EMT Certification Requirements for New York

Beginning your education for your emergency medical services (EMS) career the right way can set you up for faster certification. New York State (NYS) is one of four US states that doesn’t require certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

New York, Illinois, North Carolina, and Wyoming are the states with their own certification exams for hopeful EMS professionals. While many online study resources are geared towards the NREMT certification exams, The Paramedic Coach offers all-inclusive study materials and exam prep resources for people like you who are preparing for the New York EMT, advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT), and paramedic certification tests.

EMT and Above Certification Requirements for New York

Whether you’re training to become a NY State Certified First Responder (CFR) or a paramedic, many requirements apply to each level of EMS certification. These NY certification requirements include:

• Enrolling in and completing a state-approved course for the level of EMS you are working towards.
• Completing an ‘Application for Emergency Medical Services Certification (DOH-65)’ with an original signature in ink.
• Being at least eighteen years of age prior to the last day of the month, you are scheduled to take the written certification exam.
• Completing the New York State practical skills examination within one year of completing the state-approved course.
• Completing the New York State written certification exam within one year of passing the practical skills exam.
• Having no convictions for a violent crime, including but not limited to murder, manslaughter, assault, larceny (theft), and more.

Each certificate program will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully perform the duties of the position you are working towards. For example, an EMT certification may require you to be CPR-certified and know Basic Life Support (BLS). In contrast, a paramedic certificate may exceed that knowledge, teaching you advanced cardiac life support and training you to use more complicated medical equipment.

Preparing for New York EMS Certification

NYS EMT and paramedic certifications require you to take a state-approved EMS course and multiple exams that test your skills and knowledge. Everything you learn in these courses should prepare you to work on an ambulance, navigate crises, and provide pre-hospital care to New York State’s standards.

This means you’re learning for more in your EMT courses than just the test–you’re preparing for a lifelong career. While you may wind up in an EMS program that only teaches for the test, you need in-depth understanding and confidence to perform this job to the best of your abilities.

Getting the Right Training: From Paramedics to EMTs

So, how do you gain a comprehensive understanding of this challenging material and complicated concepts? Most students find study materials and resources that help reinforce everything they’ve learned in their state-approved class. However, this means paying for an EMT course that provides practice exams, another that makes flashcards, and others that cover only specific topics.

The Video Vault: The Golden Ticket to Career Success

We’ve worked in EMS for years and have built a strong community of EMS professionals who know this field inside and out. From how to respond to emergencies when you first arrive at the scene to grasping the complicated medical jargon from your class, our Video Vault has everything you need to know to become NYS-certified in EMS.

How It Works

With the Video Vault, you don’t need to worry about hidden fees or unlocking the next tier to access the information content you need to review. When you purchase your lifetime pass to the Video Vault, you’ll have access to more than 480 instructional videos that break down these concepts piece by piece, as well as practice quizzes, knowledge checks, and drug cards to study.

You’ll also have exclusive access to our Paramedic Coach community, filled with fellow EMS students and seasoned professionals ready to help you out and offer critical career guidance–because learning never really stops after your EMS course is complete.

Insights, Experience, and More

EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, and more can take advantage of all of the features of our Video Vault, including:

• Unlimited access to more than 480 engaging, easy-to-understand instructional videos
• More than 2,000 practice test questions to help you study smarter
• Thirteen unique study worksheets
• Audio files
• Drug Cards
• Access to a network of more than 40,000 EMS professionals

EMS is a competitive field, and if you’re ready to pass your state’s EMS exams on the first try, sign up for our Video Vault today!