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Initial Certification Process

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Please return all applications to: 

Department of Health
Customer Service Office
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA  98505-7877

If you have questions regarding EMS certification, please call Customer Service at 360-236-4700

First Responder

Step 1:  Obtain First Responder training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

EMT-Basic

Step 1:  Obtain Emergency Medical Technician training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

Intravenous Therapy Technician

Step 1:  Obtain Intravenous Therapy Technician training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

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Airway Management Technician

Step 1:  Obtain Airway Management Technician training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

IV/Airway Technician

Step 1:  Obtain IV/Airway training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

Intermediate Life Support Technician

Step 1:  Obtain Intermediate Life Support Technician training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

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ILS and Airway Technician

Step 1:  Obtain ILS and Airway Technician training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

Paramedic

Step 1:  Obtain Paramedic training

Step 2:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

Poison Information Specialist

This credential is ONLY for individuals employed by the Washington State Poison Control Center and required to be certified as a Poison Control Specialist.

Step 1:  Complete the Initial Certification Application
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain
the necessary signatures.

Step 3:  Provide the information to this office

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