Which best fits you?

• Never Taken a Class – see path below


• Currently in an EMT Class
  • NREMT – EMS Student Information Sheet (PDF)
• Took a class outside MD and HAVE NREMT Certification
  • Reciprocity Information
• Took a class outside MD and DO NOT have NREMT Certification
  • Reciprocity Information

Never Taken an EMT Class

1. Create an account via https://www.miemsslicense.com/


2. Enroll in an EMT Class — Which one best fits your education path?


• I am a volunteer and affiliated with an EMS or Fire Department.
  • Map of Maryland BLS Education & Recertification Programs
  • Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI)
  • MFRI Regional Training Centers
    • Western Maryland – https://www.mfri.org/office/wmrtc/
    • North Central – https://www.mfri.org/office/ncrtc/
    • North East – https://www.mfri.org/office/nertc/
    • Upper Eastern Shore – https://www.mfri.org/office/uesrtc/
    • Lower Eastern Shore – https://www.mfri.org/office/lesrtc/
    • Southern Maryland – https://www.mfri.org/office/smrtc/
• I want to attend a community college, college or university.
  • Map of Maryland BLS Education & Recertification Programs
• I have been hired by an academy.
  • Refer to your Academy instructor for instructions
3. Complete an Initial EMT Application with your educational program during class and obtain a Course Number. More detailed information can be found here: Initial Certification for EMT – FAQ (PDF)
   • Complete and Pass Class
   • Complete the Internship Packet
   • Take and Pass Maryland Practical Exam
   • Take and Pass NREMT Cognitive Exam
4. Become affiliated as part of your application process. This includes volunteering with a fire/EMS department as well as employment with a fire/EMS department or commercial ambulance service.