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Maintain Active CPR Certification  \nYou must hold a current CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider, Professional Rescuer, or equivalent level and is required for entry into any New Jersey EMT Refresher.  \nA list of CPR certifications recognized by New Jersey OEMS can be found  HERE.  \n([www.nj.gov/health/ems/education](www.nj.gov/health/ems/education))  \n2. New Jersey EMT Reciprocity Credential Request  \nCreate an account in the New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Provider Licensing and Learning Management System (LMS)  HERE ([www.njems.us](www.njems.us)).  \nComplete the EMT Reciprocity form, located on the homepage, in its entirety, including all states in which you currently maintain, or have previously maintained (even if expired), a valid EMT Certification or Paramedic License.  \n**The New Jersey OEMS is aware that some cellphones and tablets do not support full access to the LMS **  \n3. Complete Section Iof the EMS-64 Application  \nThe EMS-64 form can be found HERE  \nFill in your personal details: name, date of birth, mailing address, phone numbers, email, etc.  \nIndicate the certification level you are requesting (EMT)  \nIf you are certified by the NREMT, provide your NREMT number and expiration date  \n(If you are not currently NREMT certified please reference Step 7)  \nList all states where you have been certified/licensed as an EMT or Paramedic, license number, issuance date (If known), and expiration date.  \nProvide initial EMT and/or Paramedic education program details: program name, address, and contact person information.  \nPrint and sign your name at the end of Section 1 (page 2) .  \nEmail this completed Section I, your current CPR certification, and a valid photo governmental ID to [Reciprocity@doh.nj.gov](Reciprocity@doh.nj.gov).  \n4. Complete Section II of the EMS-64 Application (License Verification)  \n***This section must be completed by each licensure authority that certifies you at the EMT level or higher, including NREMT if applicable. ***  \nSome licensing authorities do not require you to submit Section II of the EMS-64 application to them. They may instead require you to make the request through their office, after which they will send their own letter or verification directly to the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.  \nSection II or a verification letter must be sent directly from the entity signing this section, not the candidate.  \n5. Complete Section III of the EMS-64 Application (Education Program Verification)  \n***This section must be completed by your initial EMT Program***  \nThe Education Agency MUST confirm completion of an approved EMT program and provide start and end dates, plus total hours for didactic, laboratory, internship, or residency.  \nSection 3 must be sent directly from the education program, not the candidate.  \nIf your initial EMT program is no longer active, please have the state licensing authority of that program send an email to New Jersey OEMS verifying that the program was valid. This may also be accomplished through a verification letter.  \nMilitary Applicants:  \n• Military applicants can request training records from Ft. Sam Houston/JBSA using the METC Student Training Report Request Form.  \n• Acceptable alternatives include DD 214 from AIT, DA 1059, USAF VMET, or USN OMPF supporting documents.  \n6. Successfully Complete New Jersey EMT RefresherA/B/C Classes  \nAll approved New Jersey EMT R","cbCainOnU7w3KNeY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainOnU7w3KNeY","pdf",208329,"English","# New Jersey EMT Reciprocity Overview\n## Step 1: Maintain Active CPR Certification\n## Step 2: Request EMT Reciprocity Credential\n## Step 3: Complete Section I of EMS-64 Application\n## Step 4: Complete Section II of EMS-64 Application (License Verification)\n## Step 5: Complete Section III of EMS-64 Application (Education Program Verification)\n## Step 6: Complete New Jersey EMT Refresher A/B/C Classes\n## Step 7: Create NREMT Account and Apply for Proficiency Examination\n## Step 8: After Passing the Examination","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for New Jersey EMT reciprocity?\",\"answer\":\"Individuals who have never maintained an active New Jersey EMT certification but are validly certified as an EMT by another U.S. state or by NREMT, and want to obtain New Jersey EMT certification.\"},{\"question\":\"What CPR requirement must be met before starting the reciprocity steps?\",\"answer\":\"A current CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider, Professional Rescuer, or equivalent level is required for entry into any New Jersey EMT refresher.\"},{\"question\":\"Who must complete EMS-64 Section II and Section III?\",\"answer\":\"Section II must be completed by each licensure authority certifying the candidate at EMT level or higher (including NREMT if applicable). 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