Before committing the time and money it takes for EMS certifications, you must be sure there is not anything in your background that may prevent you from attaining your state certification! Any criminal offences may disqualify you, so it is best to check with the state EMS office if you have questionable background prior to training.
The State of Oklahoma requires emergency medical personnel to be licensed through the Oklahoma State Department of Health. To qualify to submit the certification application, the applicant must have already taken and passed the National Registry (NREMT) examination. To qualify to take the NREMT exams, the applicant must have previously completed an approved NREMT training program, like PERCOMonline’s EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic programs.
Other EMS certification requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age when applying
- For AEMT, must submit proof of passing the intubation skill at NREMT Practice Exam (covered by PERCOMonline’s skills labs for this level)
Oklahoma EMT initial licensing information -> https://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/EMT%20initial%20license%20application%202012.pdf
Oklahoma EMS Instructor licensing information -> https://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/insapp03.pdf
Reciprocity
Some applicants may already have a license in another state, but are wishing to legally work in Oklahoma. This applicant must go through the “reciprocity” process to attain the Oklahoma certification using their existing license. In Oklahoma, this process is relatively easy. The applicant will use their NREMT certification and complete an Initial license application like any new applicant. Refer to the EMT initial licensing info link above.
PERCOMonline Training For Oklahoma Students
PERCOMonline is not an officially recognized training facility for EMT Basic, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, and EMS Instructor licenses for Oklahoma. However, many Oklahoma students have completed our programs for National Registry certification, which they use to acquire their Oklahoma license.
PERCOMonline is approved in Oklahoma for clinical affiliation agreements with hospital and EMS provider sites within the state. View our approved sites on this map -> https://www.percomcourses.com/clinical-locations-map/
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Written May 2019 by Patrick Rogers