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Out of State Paramedic Registration Disclosure
Central Washington University makes every effort to determine whether or not programs resulting in professional licensure or certification are recognized outside of Washington State.
Students are also encouraged to be proactive, as certification and licensure requirements vary by state and over time, and licensing board and contact information are provided on the primary licensure disclosure webpage.
The table below collects programs identified by CWU as leading to or endorsing paramedic registration and certification which may be considered for out-of-state recognition:
Program Identification
College of Education and Professional Studies
Authorization Disclosure
Individuals applying for National Paramedic Certification (NRP) must meet the following requirements:
- Current National Registry Certification or state license at the EMT level, or higher.
- Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic education program (or an education program that has been issued a CoAEMSP "Letter of Review") within the past two years . The course Program Director must verify the candidate's successful completion of the course through the National Registry website.
- All Paramedic candidates who started their Paramedic education program after August 1, 2016 are required to complete a psychomotor competency portfolio. Program Directors must verify that candidates have met the requirements of the portfolio through the National Registry website.
- Have a current CPR-BLS for "Healthcare Provider" or equivalent credential.
- Successful completion of the National Registry cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (skills) exams. Passed portions of the cognitive and psychomotor exam remain valid for 24 months. For candidates with a course completion date prior to November 1, 2018, passed portions of each examination are valid for 12 months. Provided all other entry requirements are met.
Students should also review the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT) paramedic certification standards on their webpage.
The table below collects out-of-state reciprocity determinations CWU has made for individual states and territories.
States that Meet Requirements
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Unable to Determine
- The U.S. Virgin Islands
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