Navy EMT Course

[C420sailor]

I'll keep this short---does NH Pensacola offer an EMT-B course? If so, is it restricted to medical personnel only, or may non-medical personnel take the course on a space available basis? Thanks.

 

[lmnop]

Most Naval Hospitals used to put on EMT-B and EVOC courses a few times a year, not sure if that's still the case since many ambulance services are now being contracted out. Give the NAVHOSP training department a call, explain your situation and see what they can hook you up with. Although not at Pensacola, I've gotten non-medical guys into EMT-B, WEMT, etc at various locations just by sweet talking the training guys. Treat the Docs well and they'll generally help you out if they can.

 

[sickboy]

What are the requirements for Navy EMT? I only ask because I'm a civilian EMT-P and a former HN. If I wanted to run on a base ambulance would I have to take the course again?

 

[C420sailor]

By Navy EMT, I mean Navy organized EMT course. They use the NREMT standard (EMT-B/I/P).

 

[Pat_Lucas]

I know that the naval hospital at Cherry Point, offered them twice a year. Most of us CFR guys got it, and quite a few other marines went too. The cert transfered to the civilian sector too. Not sure about P-cola though.

 

[burningfeathers]

Anyone know about reciprocity from New York to say Florida or NREMT?

 

[lmnop]

Anyone know about reciprocity from New York to say Florida or NREMT?

If you already have NREMT cert then you're good, otherwise you'll have to take Florida's test. Go to NREMT.org for more info.

 

[McBuff]

Anyone know about reciprocity from New York to say Florida or NREMT?

NREMT makes reciprocity relatively easy. If you're registry, you can just take the FL written. I believe this applies to all levels. Without registry you would have to retake the EMT-B/I/P course.

 

[C420sailor]

If I remember correctly, if you are a NYS EMT you can take the NREMT test. If you are a -B you need to take the FL test regardless, but I believe FL accepts NREMT-P certs without having to take the state test.

Now if you want to go TO New York, you have two options: Use your NREMT cert to enroll in a refresher course (sucks) or test for a cert from a state that has reciprocity with NY, and then submit the reciprocity paperwork to the NYS DOH.

And be advised that if you're an EMT-CC you will be dropped to EMT-I protocols. In FL, you'll be a B.