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Where are EMS- Driver classes located at in Mississippi?
BEMS approves EMS-Driver Classes across Mississippi. A list is provided at
BEMS office, you may visit or phone the BEMS office and request information on available EMS-Driver classes.
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Is Anatomy and Physiology I and II required prior to entry into EMT-Paramedic training Program?
Yes, completion of 8 semester hours of anatomy and physiology (A & P I & II with lab) from accredited post-secondary school. Minimum average of C or higher must be obtained.
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Do you have to be certified in CPR prior to entering EMT-Basic training program?
Yes, a valid CPR certification (Health Care Provider) is required prior to entering a EMT-Basic training program.
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Is a Medical Control Agreement (Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement) required for certification for a EMT-Basic?
Yes, after December 31, 1997 verification of Medical Control (Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement) will be required for EMT-B certification.
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What is the cost for Mississippi certification and recertification?
The cost for:
Medical First Responder
EMS-Driver
EMT-Basic
EMT-Intermediate
EMT-Paramedic |
$10.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00 |
by cash if you visit the
BEMS office or Money order payable to Mississippi Department of Health.
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Is
a copy of the National Registry card required for
certification and recertification for EMT’s?
You are required to submit a copy of your National Registry card when certifying as an EMT in Mississippi.
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Is a certification and recertification application obtainable without visiting
BEMS office?
Certification and recertification applications are available online @
http://www.ems.doh.ms.gov/pdf/cert_recert_application.pdf or
by a phone call requesting an application by mail.
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What are the office hours for
BEMS?
The BEMS office is open from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (exception for holidays).
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In Mississippi what is the required age for EMS-Driver certification?
BEMS requires that applicants for EMS-D certification are at least 18 years old.
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Is there a grace period on expiration dates for EMT certification?
No, all EMT’s failing to recertify with BEMS on or before the expiration date of his /her certification period will be considered officially expired.
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How many times a year does Mississippi offer the National Registry examination?
Usually four (4) times a year. Information on the National Registry Exam is available online @
www.msems.org or at
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