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Hey there,

I'm currently completing my EMT-I course out of state. I was planning on coming back to CA for nursing school and was hoping to work on an ambulance during that time. However, for most job applications I keep seeing "norcal EMS/CA EMS authority recognition" as a requirement. Anyone know how an out-of-state trainee can go about attaining that?

Any help is appreciated.

-Cate

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I believe I've found what you're looking for...after visiting the CA State EMS Authority website, http://www.emsa.cahwnet.gov

This is taken from the website...

EMT-I FAQ's (found on this webpage: http://www.emsa.ca.gov/Emt1-p/emt1faq.asp)

3. Can I transfer my EMT-I (or Basic) certification to California, and if so, what is required?

In California, EMT-Is are certified by a local (county) EMS agency. You can contact the local EMS agency in the county in which you will be working or residing for information on reciprocity. In most cases, the local EMS agency will review your documentation, i.e., course completion record, out-of-state certification, National Registry card, etc., to ascertain whether or not it meets California and local requirements. Also, unless you hold a current National Registry EMT-Basic card, you will be asked to take a written and skills examination and perhaps additional training specified by the local EMS agency. If you are currently certified by another state and do not have a current National Registry EMT-Basic certification, you will need to pass the National Registry EMT-Basic written and skills examination.

I didn't mind looking it up, because I was curious about that "local ems agency" issue, myself. Remember, in the future...Google is your friend! :wink:

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