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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

 

NOTE:  Association or affiliation with licensed or approved prehospital EMS agency is required to become certified as an EMS provider in Washington State.  A listing of licensed EMS agencies is provided below:

Licensed EMS Agencies

Infectious Disease Prevention training is required for all individuals seeking certification in Washington State.  The Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System accepts either of the following training options to meet the bloodborne pathogens training requirement.

• The "Infectious Disease Prevention For EMS Providers" training program which is usually taught in initial First Responder and EMT-B courses, but may be available at the local EMS level

OR

• A Washington State Department of Health approved, 7 hour HIV/AIDS Prevention Training program.  A Resource listing for the 7 hour program are listed below.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Training for reciprocity applicants. (7 hour training program required)

First Responder

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

EMT-Basic

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

Intravenous Therapy Technician

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

Airway Management Technician

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

IV/Airway Technician


Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

Intermediate Life Support Technician

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

ILS and Airway Technician

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office

Paramedic

Step 1:  Meet the reciprocal certification requirements

Step 2:  Complete all the requirements provided in the information including necessary education provided in the Washington State Specific Objectives appropriate for your certification level and Infectious Disease Prevention training.

Step 3:  Complete the Out-of-State Certification Application and the Confirmation Form
This form may be filled out on your screen, however, it MUST be printed out to obtain the necessary signatures.

Step 4:  Provide the information to this office