Emergency Medical Technician - (EMT)
Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics who respond to emergencies, from someone who may be having a heart attack in her home to multi-vehicle accidents on the highway. EMTs are most frequently found in ambulances but some may provide care for patients being transported by air as well.
Can an Emergency Medical Technician become a certified Medical Examiner with the DOT?
To be listed as a certified Medical Examiner with the DOT/FMCSA NRCME program, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) must be licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations to perform physical examinations.
Please see the table below for an Emergency Medical Technician's eligibility in the state they are licensed to practice in to become a certified Medical Examiner with the DOT:
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= The FMCSA has not received verification from your state licensing board that the DOT exam is within the scope of practice for your profession. You may proceed with registration, but the FMCSA must receive verification from your state licensing board before certifying you. We recommend that you delay your certification test until the state licensing board has confirmed that the DOT exam is within your scope of practice.
If you have any questions or need further information on this process, please contact the FMCSA Help Desk at fmctechsup@dot.gov (recommended) or call (617) 494-3003.