These are common questions about New Hampshire’s EMS system.

What are the course certification requirements for students? What is the difference between certification and licensure? What is the Bureau of EMS First Responder & EMT-Basic Exam Process? What is the National Registry of EMT’s EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic Exam Process? Where do I get an overview of First Responder through Paramedic courses (purpose/content)? What is required ambulance vehicle equipment and recommended ALS equipment? Where are the staffing levels for ambulance responses and transport? What is the status on EMS rules for Training, EMS Instructor/Coordinators, DNR, AED? What type of training that can be utilized for EMT Continuing Education hours? What about waivers or other special situations? Who needs to be a licensed EMS provider?

What are the course certification requirements for students? Course requirements are explained in brief on the course synopsis.

What is the difference between certification and licensure? Certification means that you have successfully completed a course of instruction and have been examined and issued a certificate to that effect. Licensure grants you official permission to use the skills for which you are certified. To practice as an EMS provider at any level, you must be licensed, and to be licensed, you must first be certified. If your certification expires, it may render your license invalid. Check with Tammy Fortier for a more complete explanation. at 603-271-7048, or e-mail tfortier@dos.nh.gov.

What is the Bureau of EMS First Responder & EMT-Basic Exam Process? Contact any Bureau Education Specialist.

What is the National Registry of EMT’s EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic Exam Process? Contact Vicki Blanchard, ALS Coordinator at 603-271-4568 ext. 115, or e-mail vblanchard@dos.nh.gov.

Where do I get an overview of First Responder through Paramedic courses (purpose/content)? Contact any Bureau Educational Specialist.

What is required ambulance vehicle equipment and recommended ALS equipment? Contact Tammy Fortier at 603-271-7048, or e-mail tfortier@dos.nh.gov.

Where are the staffing levels for ambulance responses and transport? Contact Tammy Fortier at 603-271-7048, or e-mail tfortier@dos.nh.gov.

What is the status on EMS rules for Training, EMS Instructor/Coordinators, DNR, AED? Contact any Bureau Field Services Representative.

What type of training that can be utilized for EMT Continuing Education hours? Contact any Bureau Field Services Representative or see The National Registry of EMTs.

What about waivers or other special situations? Waivers are intended to provide temporary relief in special extreme situations. They are not a way to get around existing rules or licensing requirements. Each request for a waiver is evaluated individually by the Director, who makes the final determination about granting the waiver. Requesting a waiver generally requires producing considerable documentation and verification of the special nature of the situation and reason for the request. Contact Suzanne Prentiss, Bureau Chief at (6030 271-4568, or e-mail sprentiss@dos.nh.gov.

Who needs to be a licensed EMS provider? Contact Tammy Fortier at (603) 271-7048, or e-mail tfortier@dos.nh.gov.

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