Massachusetts EMT Certification
Prior to submitting to Massachusetts for reciprocity, please ensure you have met the requirements appropriate to your situation. Applying for Massachusetts EMT certification can be done online or through mail. Review the Mass.gov site for information on the application process.
Refer to the Mass.gov and Mass Department of Public Health and Human Services for complete details on the application process and additional information not provided here.
Apply Online
Information for the Massachusetts EMT certification is available on the Mass.gov website. The site includes necessary links, details, requirements, fees, forms, processing times and contact information for the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services. Once you've reviewed the information, access eLicensing on the Mass Department of Public Health Online Licensing registration page on the Health and Human Services website.
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Register by clicking “Register a Person” near the upper-left hand corner of the screen OR by clicking “here” in “If you wish to register a Person-based license click here.”
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Input your date of birth and social security number. Click “Search.”
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The system should be unable to locate any records since this is your first time using this site. Read the directions on this page and fill out the demographic information as completely as possible. Once complete, click the “Register” button at the bottom of the page.
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This should take you to a page that says “You have successfully registered! Please login…” Click “login.”
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Fill out the username and password you just created to log onto the system.
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Click “Apply for a License” at the top left of the page. Note: In order to complete the application you must be using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher, otherwise your payment will not be able to be processed.
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Select the following in the drop-down menus:
Profession: Emergency Medical Services License
Type: EMT Basic Obtained by Method: Application -
Click “Start Application.”
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To begin the application, you need to complete the demographics, license address, and questions portions. You will find these parts of the application to the left of the main text.
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For the “demographics” section, click complete if you are satisfied with providing the same address you did previously. If you are not satisfied, you may click “edit” to change the address. Once you are satisfied, click “complete.”
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Under the “license address” section, input the address you would like your license to be sent to. If you are planning on receiving your certification while at Brandeis, input Brandeis University’s address with your mailbox number. If you are planning on receiving your certification while at home, input your home address. Once you have filled out the appropriate address click “update.” Ensure the license address is the address you want your certification card sent to then click “complete.”
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Answer the application questions honestly. If you are certified in another state, choose “yes” for 2a. The “Verification of Emergency Medical Technician Status” form you sent to your state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services will suffice for the required explanation to OEMS. If you clicked yes to question 3, follow the directions on the page or see (e) in the section below. Once you have answered the questions, select “submit.”
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Click “finish” to the left of the main text. Ensure all the information on that page is correct. Click “yes” at the bottom of the page. If you need to change anything in the application, click “no” and correct the information by clicking on the appropriate section and changing the information. If you do edit the information, be sure to go back to “finish” and click “yes” at the bottom of the page.
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You should now be at the “Application Fees” page. You are almost done! Read the content on the page and click “submit” once. Enter your payment information. Click “continue.” Review the information you entered. If you need to edit the payment information do so now. Once the payment information is correct, click “authorize payment.”
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This should bring you to the “Application Submitted” page. If you would like to print your receipt you may. This will be your only time to print your receipt for this payment.
If you have any questions with the status of your application call Massachusetts’ Office of Emergency Medical Services at (617) 753-7300 during regular business hours. If you have any questions about how to complete the online application feel free to email us or contact Massachusetts’ Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Apply by Mail
To apply for you Massachusetts EMT License through the mail, send the following to The Office of Emergency Medical Services, 99 Chauncy Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02111-1703.
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a copy of your NREMT card and your current state EMT card (if applicable)
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a front and back copy of your healthcare provider CPR card
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a $150 check or money order made out to “Commonwealth of Massachusetts”
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If you have a criminal record, you must also include :
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a copy of your current driver’s license or other government issued photo identification
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supporting documentation
This is all you need. There is no other required written or practical exam.