EMS Certification and Recertification

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The Office of Emergency Medical Services and Acute Care Systems certifies Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Advanced EMTs (AEMT), EMS Drivers, and Paramedics in the state of Mississippi.

Emergency Medical Services Personnel Applications and Forms

For those seeking license or certification, an application should be completed and submitted with the required fee and documentation by mail to:

Office of EMS and Acute Care Systems - Certification
Mississippi State Department of Health
310 Airport Road South
Pearl, MS 39208

Certification and license lookup/verification: For those seeking recertification of EMT or Paramedic only, the Bureau now offers an eLicense portal to process recertification applications. The status of a license or certification is also available through the portal (requires First and Last Name, Application Level, and Date of Birth.)

Required Documents

Certification typeRequirements
EMS Driver Certification or Re-Certification:
  • Completed Application for Mississippi EMS Certification form (AP07)
  • Copy of driver-training certificate.
  • Clear, copy of state driver's license
  • Official copy of current driver's history from the licensing state.
  • Required fee(s).
EMT/Paramedic Certification or Re-certification:
Medical First Responder Certification or Re-Certification:
Critical Care Paramedic Certification:
  • Completed Application for Mississippi EMS Certification form (AP07)
  • Copy of current Mississippi Paramedic Certification.
  • Copy of certification of OEMSACS approved Critical Care Paramedic Training Program.
  • Copy of Associate Degree from regionally accredited college/university.
  • Copy of Current certification (FP-C or CCP-C);
  • Original, signed Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement.
  • Required fee(s).
Critical Care Paramedic Re-Certification:
  • Completed Application for Mississippi EMS Certification form (OEPR-AP07)
  • Copy of Mississippi Paramedic Certification.
  • Copy of Current certification (FP-C or CCP-C);
  • Original, signed Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement.
  • Copy of American Heart Association's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.
  • Copy of Certification of 48 OEMSACS Approved Critical Care Continuing Education Hours.
  • Copy of Certification of OEMSACS Approved 24-hour Critical Care Bi-Annual Refresher.
  • Required Fee(s).
  • It is recommended to begin the recertification process three to four months prior to your expiration date. (i.e. December prior to expiration year)
  • Submit the application and fee to the address on the application.
  • Application processing takes approximately four to six weeks. If your application is incomplete, your renewal may be return or delayed.

Fees and Payments

  • All applications shall be submitted with appropriate fees and any additional fines or fees required.
  • Fees may be paid by cash, business check, credit/debit or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
  • A Provider Reinstatement Fee shall be applied – in addition to all other applicable certification costs – to those EMS personnel recertifying with a lapsed or suspended Mississippi Certification.

Mississippi EMS fees are established to maintain or increase funding for the licensing, certifying, investigating, monitoring and conducting other required activities to ensure public health and safety for Mississippians needing emergency medical services. The fees calculated do not exceed the estimated cost to the Agency for performing licensing, certification and other regulatory duties.

Last reviewed on Jun 5, 2025 request edits

Related resources

Mississippi State Department of Health • 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr • Jackson, MS 39216 • 866‑HLTHY4U • Contact and information

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