Q&A: EMS Training
| Question: | Where are EMS- Driver classes located in Mississippi? | ||||||||
| Answer: | BEMS approves EMS-Driver Classes across Mississippi. A list is provided at BEMS office, you may visit or phone the BEMS office and request information on available EMS-Driver classes. You may also view all training opportunities on the EMS Events and Education Calendar. | ||||||||
| Question: | Is Anatomy and Physiology I and II required prior to entry into Paramedic training Program? | ||||||||
| Answer: | Yes, completion of 8 semester hours of anatomy and physiology (A & P I & II with lab) from accredited post-secondary school. Minimum average of C or higher must be obtained. | ||||||||
| Question: | Do you have to be certified in CPR prior to entering EMT training program? | ||||||||
| Answer: | Yes, a valid CPR certification (Health Care Provider) is required prior to entering a EMT training program. | ||||||||
| Question: | Is a Medical Control Agreement (Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement) required for certification for a EMT? | ||||||||
| Answer: | Yes, after December 31, 1997 verification of Medical Control (Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement) will be required for EMT certification. | ||||||||
| Question: | What is the cost for Mississippi certification and recertification? | ||||||||
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The cost for:
You must pay by cash or money order (payable to “MS State Department of Health –BEMS”) if you visit the BEMS office. |
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| Question: | Is a copy of the National Registry card required for certification and recertification for EMTs? | ||||||||
| Answer: | You are required to submit a copy of your National Registry card when certifying as an EMT or Paramedic in Mississippi. | ||||||||
| Question: | Is a certification and recertification application obtainable without visiting BEMS office? | ||||||||
| Answer: | Certification and recertification applications are available online or by phone requesting an application by mail. | ||||||||
| Question: | What are the office hours for BEMS? | ||||||||
| Answer: | The BEMS office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). | ||||||||
| Question: | In Mississippi what is the required age for EMS-Driver certification? | ||||||||
| Answer: | BEMS requires that applicants for EMS-D certification are at least 18 years old. | ||||||||
| Question: | Is there a grace period on expiration dates for EMT certification? | ||||||||
| Answer: | No, all EMTs failing to recertify with BEMS on or before the expiration date of his /her certification period will be considered officially expired. |
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Links referenced on this page |
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| EMS Events and Education Calendar. | http://msdh.ms.gov/WebCalendar/mainCal.cfm?thisdate=%7Bd%20%272017-06-09%27%7D&CFID=79707076&CFTOKEN=87711170 | |
| available online | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/47,0,307,html ok | |
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