AEMT Certification by Examination

An AEMT applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Hold and maintain a current Connecticut EMT certification at the time of enrollment application.
• Successful completion of an OEMS-approved Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training program in Connecticut with a minimum of 150 hours (including written and practical examinations). Training must meet or exceed the 2009 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
• Successful completion of the NREMT AEMT cognitive and psychomotor examination.

Documentation Requirements

• A completed online application on the Connecticut eLicense website for AEMT certification.
• AEMT Training Program Completion Form, which is submitted directly from your instructor to the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• If under 18 years of age, a completed Parental Consent Form.
• Successful completion of an OEMS approved NREMT AEMT psychomotor (practical) examination.
• Successful completion of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) cognitive AEMT examination.  
• If applicable, a completed Verification of EMS Certification/Licensure Form from all states or territories in which the applicant is or has ever been certified, (current or expired) forwarded directly to OEMS from the U.S. State or territory authority in which the applicant is or has ever been certified as an AEMT.  Please contact each jurisdiction for completion fee information.