High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic course required
Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation required
NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic required
Paramedic - Certified in the District of Columbia within 30 Days required
Paramedic - Licensed in Maryland within 30 Days required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Health Services\ACLS required
Health Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days required or
* TPATC - Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse within 180 Days required or
* PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days required or
* TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course within 180 Days required or
* ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse Certification within 180 Days required
NIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 90 Days required
FEMA ICS 100 Course (FEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System prior to release from orientation required
FEMA ICS 200 Course FEMA IS-200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents prior to release from orientation required
DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing
No more than four points assigned to driver's license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record (no more than four points).
Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (e.g. CEVO EVOC) prior to release from orientation
Demonstrated ability to precept.
Basic math skills.