Michigan EMT training and licensure is similar to many other states. Candidates must go through a Michigan training program and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exams before applying for a Michigan EMT license. Scroll down to find instructions and requirements for becoming an EMT in Michigan.
This page gives you each step in the training process and will guide you on how to become an EMT in Michigan. The bottom of this page has a list of accredited paramedic schools in Michigan.
Check out our EMT Programs page for more help deciding what kind of Michigan EMT program is right for you. It talks about many things including the differences between community college EMT programs, private EMT training, accelerated courses, etc.
Recognized EMS Levels In Michigan
• Medical First Responder (MFR)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Advanced EMT (AEMT) (Aka EMT Specialist)
• Paramedic
According to the NREMT there are approximately 7,728 certified personnel in Michigan. This includes all four EMS levels listed above. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) handles state EMT licensing and only accepts online applications.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Mailing Address:
Emergency Medical Services Section
P.O. Box 30207
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Physical Address:
1001 Terminal Road
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone:
(517) 241-0179
517-335-1825
Fax: 517-335-9434
How to Become an EMT in Michigan
According to the Michigan EMT website there are currently over 500 EMS jobs available with an average salary of $30,000 a year, and Michigan EMT training can be completed for around $2250. This includes books, tuition and other expenses.
Paramedic programs in Michigan will cost candidates about $8,200 to complete training including books, tuition and other expenses. Michigan paramedics earn an average annual salary of $39,000
Michigan EMTs need to find an EMT school and sign up for a training program. After completing a training program, students will need to take and pass both NREMT exams to obtain national EMT certification.
Once testing is complete, the Michigan EMT can apply for a state license through the MDHHS website’s online portal. The applicant can then begin working as an EMT in the State of Michigan.
Finding A School
All Michigan EMT training programs need to be approved by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). Candidates who complete non-approved programs won’t be eligible to apply for the Michigan EMT license.
When looking for paramedic programs in Michigan, make sure they are CAAHEP/CoAEMPS accredited or in the Letter of Review (LoR) process. The paramedic program must be accredited so the graduated Michigan paramedic is eligible for national EMS certification and reciprocity in other states.
→ There is a list of accredited paramedic programs in Michigan at the bottom of this post.
Finding a Michigan EMT training school can be a bit difficult because there are 83 counties in the state to search through. Most people will search by county unless they have a specific school in mind to attend.
You can find an EMT training program near you by going to the MDHHS page and searching by county.
MFR Training in Michigan
Medical First Responder training in Michigan teaches students the skills and kno