Check your state’s EMT certification requirements
Meet the minimum age and education requirements
Enroll in an accredited EMT training program
Complete the required classroom instruction
Complete the required hands-on skills training
Finish any required clinical or field internship hours
Pass the course final exam
Pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam, if required in your state
Submit your application for state EMT certification or licensure
Complete a background check, if required
Complete CPR certification, if required
Maintain your certification with continuing education and renewal requirements