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[emtphil]

Hello everybody, I've been an EMT-B for almost a month now. I have yet to actually start working for an ambulance service because I've just moved from another state and I'm waiting for a reciprocal license.

Speaking of which, how hard is it to get a reciprocal license? I've already sent off the paperwork so I guess it's just a waiting game now. I got my cert in Massachusetts and I'm now living in Texas.

Either way, I'm thoroughly excited to finally be a part of the EMS world. I've always been interested in EMS ever since I was a little kid (my favorite TV show growing up was Rescue 911), and I can't wait to start working.

 

[apagea99]

Welcome to the forums! Good luck with your Texas license and with finding a job.

 

[mikie]

I'm awaiting my 3rd state license, two of which I got via reciprocity. Each state is different in what they accept. For newest license, I have to take a 12 hour protocol course (Maryland) should (and hopefully) accept it.

I have my licenses in Missouri, Illinois, and now applying for Maryland. I also am NR, but that isn't a license!

Everywhere is different...I hate EMS paperwork!

 

[emtphil]

I got word from the Texas Dept. of State Health Services, and they say I have to take the NREMT assessment exam. Anyone know what that's like?

 

[Airwaygoddess]

Welcome to the tribe!!!

 

[BossyCow]

I got word from the Texas Dept. of State Health Services, and they say I have to take the NREMT assessment exam. Anyone know what that's like?

There's an entire section here devoted to NREMT stuff.