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Can you be certified both as an EMT-B and an EMT-P at the same time?

Someone told me that is not possible.

Thanks.
 
Probably not in the same state (can't imagine why you want/need to) but you can hold an EMT-B in one state and a P in another. I think there's someone on here that does that in the Carolinas.
 
Because I was certified as an EMT-B, and then just recently was certified as an EMT-P. So right now I have two certs in my pocket. Does one not count anymore?
 
I know that in Michigan it's possible to be registered at multiple levels.
 
SuperJew said:
Because I was certified as an EMT-B, and then just recently was certified as an EMT-P. So right now I have two certs in my pocket. Does one not count anymore?
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In most places the higher cert covers everything in the lower certs. Is the cert/license number the same for both? if so the medic probably replaced the emt one and they just never asked for it back.
 
Your EMT-P supersedes EMT-B. If I was a bettin' man I'd bet that your EMT-B number is no longer valid.

What's the point of holding a B card and a P card? There isn't one...
 
I was told if an employer is looking for an EMT-B and not an EMT-P, you definitely need your EMT-B cert to work as an EMT-B, despite the fact that you have an an EMT-P cert.

But it makes more sence that EMT-P is a higher level and therefore you can still work as an EMT-B with an EMT-P cert.
 
In VA, underneath the EMT-P cert, you are an EMT-B. When the EMT-P expires after 3 years, the EMT-B is still good for 2 more years without you doing anything at all.

And employers hire Paramedics into BLS roles all the time.
 
SuperJew said:
I was told if an employer is looking for an EMT-B and not an EMT-P, you definitely need your EMT-B cert to work as an EMT-B, despite the fact that you have an an EMT-P cert.

But it makes more sence that EMT-P is a higher level and therefore you can still work as an EMT-B with an EMT-P cert.
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Unless your state has a specific statute about it, that person who told you that is wrong.

I was registered nationally, certified at the state level and held an state ambulance attendant's license at the Paramedic level and worked as an EMT-I for 5 weeks before my training academy started.
 
I know a bunch of card carrying medics in several states working as basics. I would find it hard to imagine a state that would prohibit a medic from working at the basic level.
 
SuperJew said:
I was told if an employer is looking for an EMT-B and not an EMT-P, you definitely need your EMT-B cert to work as an EMT-B, despite the fact that you have an an EMT-P cert.

But it makes more sence that EMT-P is a higher level and therefore you can still work as an EMT-B with an EMT-P cert.
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I found some jobs they wouldn't hire a RN who said he (me) would work for EMT-B pay. Once you have higher training you can be responsible for higher knowledge in situations.
So, probably yes, but work to your max, it's a pain to work down.
 
If you're a Paramedic, you can function as an AEMT, EMT, or EMR. AEMTs can function as EMTs and EMRs. And EMTs as EMRs, in CT, at least. From what I know, you can work to the highest level you are certified at as long as your service's level matches and you have medical control authorization for (i.e. a paramedic working on a BLS service can operate no higher than an EMT).
 
EpiEMS said:
If you're a Paramedic, you can function as an AEMT, EMT, or EMR. AEMTs can function as EMTs and EMRs. And EMTs as EMRs, in CT, at least. From what I know, you can work to the highest level you are certified at as long as your service's level matches and you have medical control authorization for (i.e. a paramedic working on a BLS service can operate no higher than an EMT).
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Don't you need the separate certifications/licenses?
 
mycrofft said:
Don't you need the separate certifications/licenses?
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No. A paramedic works at the highest level of the service. For example, if I am on my volunteer fire department ambulance, I am an EMT. When I'm at work, I am a paramedic.
 
It is possible to hold national certification at one level and state certification at another level, or be certified at 2 different levels in 2 different states. This is especially true in complicated reciprocity cases or probational certifications. However having 2 separate certifications for EMT and Paramedic from the same certifying body is impossible as far as I know, unless an administrative error was made. I can not speak for every state obviously
 
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schulz said:
It is possible to hold national certification at one level and state certification at another level, or be certified at 2 different levels in 2 different states. This is especially true in complicated reciprocity cases or probational certifications. However having 2 separate certifications for EMT and Paramedic from the same certifying body is impossible as far as I know, unless an administrative error was made. I can not speak for every state obviously
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I second this
 
I knew of two companies that would hire medics into a basic role.

The medics had to wear basic patches since that is the role they were in. Therefore, legally they were representing themselves as basics and nothing more that way nothing could come back and bite them in the *** by someone saying they should have performed at a higher level of care.

This was especially important on units marked as BLS only because it did not carry ALS equipment.
 
mycrofft said:
Don't you need the separate certifications/licenses?
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Nope, you can work to your service's highest level if it is at or lower than yours in CT.
 
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