I work in Central Illinois and the answer to your question is, Yes! The NREMT certification is not the same thing as your license that you will get from the state of Illinois. Just as, when it is time to renew you will have to treat them separately.
To get a state license, if you're educational institution isn't going to help you, you will need to apply at the IDPH.
I would ask your instructor. Did you take your EMT class in Illinois? Contact your instructor and find out. If they don't, the application process is easy and relatively quick.How do I find out if my educational institution is going to help me or not? Is there any way I can find or should I just sit and wait....?
I would ask your instructor. Did you take your EMT class in Illinois? Contact your instructor and find out. If they don't, the application process is easy and relatively quick.
My Dad was licensed through the NREMT but has to certified by Illinois. In order for you to work there you should have of gotten a letter from your instructor to send in with copies of your CPR card, your license and if you have any driving infractions you have to send that in as well.
I have to do the samething here in WI.
How long did it take you to get you paper work back?
You don't need your results. You just need your CERTIFICATION, which it sounds like you already have. Now you must apply to IDPH for you state LICENSE. Your NREMT certificate proves to the state that you have taken and passed an EMT class somewhere and that you have met at least the minimum standard to receive your license. Seriously, after the holiday is over, just call the IDPH.
Here is the link for IDPH. http://www.idph.state.il.us/ems/instruction_guide.htm