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Apply for an Initial EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic Certification

You may apply for Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification at all levels using the eLicensing system

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Before you apply

Before applying for Massachusetts EMT certification at any level (EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT or EMT-Paramedic), you must hold certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the level for which you are applying.

What you need:

In order to submit a complete application, you should be prepared to upload the following documents:

  1. Current BLS CPR Card
    1. The CPR (or ACLS) course must be provided by a nationally recognized organization, and include an in person, hands-on training component and skills evaluation. Online only courses are not acceptable.
  2. Current ACLS Card (Paramedic only)
  3. Signed and notarized CORI form https://www.mass.gov/media/1086761
  4. Application fee (see below)

Fees

The initial application fee for all levels of EMT certification is $150. The non-refundable certification fee must be paid using credit/debit card or eCheck. Credit/Debit card payments will be subject to a 2.35% fee. eCheck (ACH) payments do not have a fee. Returned payments incur a $15 fee (including returns for insufficient funds, wrong account number and credit card chargeback).

How to apply

The typical processing time is 3-4 weeks for a complete online application.

Before you can apply online, you must create an account to access eLicensing.

To create an account:

  1. Go to the Health Professions Licensing Portal (https://healthprofessionlicensing.mass.gov/)
  2. Click the “Create Account” button (or log in if you have an existing account)
    • If you currently or have previously held MA EMT certification at any level (not NREMT certification), please ensure you have linked your account to your prior certifications.
      1. Select “Manage My Licenses and Applications” and then “Link License/Registration to my Account.”
        1. Select your license type from the “License Type” dropdown menu; and
        2. Enter your license number in the “License Number” field.
          1. Please ensure you enter the correct MA EMS certification number with the prefix letter (E – EMT Basic, A – Advanced EMT, P – EMT Paramedic).
          2. You will be asked to provide your SSN and DOB for confirmation
  3. If you have not previously held MA EMT certification, or have linked all other certifications, from the licensing home page, select “Apply for a New License”, then Office of Emergency Medical Services, then the level of application, follow application instructions to submit required documents. 
  4. Once submitted, the typical processing time is 3-4 weeks for a complete online application to be processed. Please ensure you submit all required documentation and explanations as applicable.
  5. Please note: The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) no longer issues paper certifications or mailed certification renewal reminders.  OEMS uses email to communicate renewal reminders and important changes in statute, regulations and policies. Failure to provide and update a working email address will prevent you from receiving these important updates.
  6. For additional instructions, please visit Health Professions Licensing System User Guide for information on how to get started.

Out of State EMS Certification

If you currently, or have previously held certification or licensure as an EMT or other healthcare provider in another state or jurisdiction, you must complete a verification of certification. You can find the form at State verification of EMS licensure and/or certification | (DOCX)

Please visit the OEMS eLicensing FAQs webpage for additional information.

Key Actions

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Additional Resources

Open file,  Learn about initial training requirements for EMS Personnel
Open file,  OEMS administrative requirements
Open file,  Renew your EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification
Open file,  EMS continuing education
Open file,  Find an accredited EMT training institution

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