for EMS Clinicians

Maryland’s EMS clinicians are the frontline providers of prehospital care for the state’s most critically injured patients. From basic to advanced life support services, MIEMSS oversees certification and licensure for all of the state’s 20,000 EMS clinicians. The Office of EMS Clinician Services offers resources for EMS clinicians at every stage of their careers. See below to learn about How to Become an EMT in Maryland

eLicensure System

MIEMSS' eLicensure Login @ https://www.miemsslicense.com/

EMS Clinician Protocols

The MD Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Clincians. These are the Protocols for EMS, effective July 1 each year.

eMEDS Resource Page

Access to eMEDS information, login help, release notes for updates, Training Documents and other resources.

Testing & Training

Access to MD EMS Board Approved Educational Programs, EMS Training for Licensure, Certification or Renewal, and training materials.

Certification & Licensure

Initial processes for prehospital clinician certification or license, and access to the reciprocity/reinstatement processes and military policy.

CARES Training

A clinician time-saver, how to readily enter comprehensive prehospital cardiac arrest information for export to MIEMSS and to the CARES registry.

Clinical Alerts

Alert information for Infectious Disease, Virus, PPE and related Memos/updates to EMS Protocols.

Application Login Assistance

Help to access eMEDS, eLicensure, Online Training Center, and Hospital Hub.

Critical Incident Stress Program

CISM assists first responders in mitigating and responding to emotional and psychological effects that are typically experienced in their profession.

Mental Health First Aid

MHFA is a nationally recognized public education course aimed at providing certification. It is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to respond to and support those experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises.

Whole Blood

Whole blood, crucial in emergencies where every minute counts, is given on board the Maryland State Police (MSP) fleet of "Trooper" helicopters. This enhances prehospital air medical response capabilities for critically injured patients.

Compliance

Information regarding compliance within the EMS system, includes jurisdictional and state-level quality assurance measures, the MIEMSS Clinician Review Panel, the Incident Review Committee, and outcomes as disciplinary actions taken by the EMS Board.

How to Become an EMT in Maryland

Photo of EMTs in the field.

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

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

Maryland Institute for
Emergency Medical Services Systems