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Ruffling feathers in inevitable when you are challenging someones right to call themselves part of EMS. I work in 3 different arenas myself- As a "transfer medic" for a non-emergency ambulance company as a "volunteer EMT trainer" for a city and FT as an "Occupational Health Tech" for a company that provides an on-site medical clinic in a heavy manufacturing industry plant. Guess which one I see the most action-injury-emergency medical needs- and use the highest percentage of my trained and licensed EMT skills? Its as an Occupational Health Tech. But my state does not recognize this job for my agency association to keep my license current- so I work the "non-emergency ambulance" to fullfill my state requirements. The logic is baffeling, but no matter what, I proudly call my self part of EMS no matter which job I am at!! I also know that everyone I have worked with at the non-emergency ambulance company sees that job as a stepping stone for furthering their career- getting more training-and moving on to a City or other Emergency based EMT role. Their initial goal is to meet the requirements of our state while job hunting. I see nothing wrong with that. They still participate in all the same continuing education and recertifications that I and everyone else are required to attend each year. Just my two cents

In Washington State, EMT Academy runs a program. Next class is in April for EMT-B's. Contact 360.243.0094 for more information