Certification Process

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PARAMEDICS

Paramedics who are certified in other states must challenge the Florida State test in order to become Florida State Certified. Sunstar only hires Florida State certified Paramedics, so your first step is to complete an application for the Florida State Test. As of May 2005, the State of Florida contracted with Prometric Testing Center for the State paramedic exam. All the information you need for testing is available at the Prometric website at www.prometric.com.Click on "schedule an exam" and fill in the requested information. Your testing program will be "Florida Dept. of Health".

Through Prometric, the Florida paramedic exam is computer based and is offered in several locations across Florida and throughout the United States. Your preliminary score is available immediately after testing with final scores to follow from the Bureau of EMS (within 45 days). You will be able to work as a Paramedic when you receive your certification card from the State of Florida. When you submit your paramedic application to the Bureau of EMS you will also need to submit the current fee (around $45). After you receive your eligibility letter from the Bureau of EMS, you can schedule your own exam with the testing service, Prometric. Examinations are offered continuously over 400 test centers. Appointments are based on the availability. Be sure to bring a valid government-issued identification tot he examination.

EMTS

EMTs who are certified in other states must take the National Registry EMT test (even if already Nationally Registered). The Bureau of EMS must receive your application 30 days prior to the date of the first exam in the month you wish to test. The EMT exam is NOT computer based at this time. Test sites and dates are available on the EMS website at www.fl-ems.com.Click on the button that says "EMT & Paramedic Info". Then click on the underlined title, "Medical Quality Assurance". Then click on "Applicant Information" and continue to follow the prompts for the information you need. You can also call (850) 245-4910.