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Prerequisites to certification as an EMT Basic (training obtained in Mississippi)
- Age of at least 18 years.
- Completion of the Board's approved Emergency Technician Training Program
(Note: This includes passage of the National Registry examination).
- Verification of medical control (Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement)
Prerequisites to certification as an EMT-Basic (training obtained in another state)
- Age of at least 18 years
- An applicant must demonstrate a need for reciprocity by submitting a Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement from a licensed ambulance service or a facility providing basic life support service indicating the applicant is presently employed or will be employed upon moving to the state.
- Completion of an EMT program (basic level) which meets the guidelines of the national standard curriculum. A copy of the program curriculum and educational objectives must be submitted to an approved by the DEMS.
- Applicant must be registered as an EMT-Basic by the National Registry of EMTs. This is documented by submitting a copy of the National Registry wallet card.
EMT- Basic Certification
All applications for EMT – Basic certification or re-certification shall be made with approved forms.
Mississippi requires all EMT’s to maintain current registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
All applications for EMT – Basic certification or re-certification must include:
- $35.00 money order payable to the Mississippi State Department of Health
- A copy of current National Registry Card
- A Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement
The Mississippi EMT certification will expire concurrently with the National Registry certification. If a certification lapses, the Bureau of EMS may deny or withhold re-certification for a period of time equal to the time that the certification was lapsed.
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