How to Become an EMT in Oregon
Emergency medical technician training in Oregon is set up like many other states. Oregon EMT training starts with going through an EMT program at a college or other Institution. Next applicants must pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exams in order to get National EMT certification.
Lastly, the candidate must qualify for an Oregon state EMT license which allows them to work in the state of Oregon. Each step in the Oregon EMT training process has it’s own set of requirements which are discussed below.
Levels of Certification in Oregon
EMS Levels In Oregon State
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Advanced EMT (AEMT)
• EMT Intermediate (EMT-I)
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
Candidates can apply for an EMT license in Oregon by going to the Oregon Health Authority site at oregon.gov. Applicants must create an account in order to apply for their initial license in Oregon.
All documents that need to be sent in should be mailed to the Oregon Health Authority at:
OHA EMS & Trauma System Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 305
Portland, OR 97232
EMT Training in Oregon
EMT training in Oregon is available at many schools and Universities throughout the state. Many Oregon EMT schools offer EMT, AEMT, EMT-I, and/or Paramedic training programs.
When signing up for a Paramedic program in Oregon it’s important to make sure that the program is accredited.
You can find a list of Oregon EMT schools for all levels of EMT training at the bottom of this page. This list also includes accredited paramedic programs.
Education and testing for EMTs in Oregon is overseen by the Oregon EMS and Trauma Systems Office. Oregon EMT schools will prepare students to provide emergency care to the critically ill or acutely injured patient.
Graduates learn rapid and accurate patient assessments along with the ability to transport patients safely to medical facilities as needed.
After graduation, students are able to respond to emergency situations, assess patient signs and symptoms, and perform life saving skills. Emergency situations EMT’s are likely to encounter can include respiratory distress, drownings, cardiac arrest, and car accidents.
Some life saving skills needed by EMTs include bleeding management, oxygen administration, and CPR.
Oregon EMT School Curriculum
Oregon uses the National EMS Education Standards to determine the schooling requirements for each level of emergency medical technician. The following are the basic schooling requirements needed for each level of emergency medical technician available in Oregon.
Emergency Medical Technician
· Must complete at least 8 hours in a hospital emergency department.
• Must complete 8 hours of prehospital experience with supervision by a licensed EMT.
• Must complete mid-course and final examinations along with final practical examinations.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
· Applicant must have an EMT license before they are eligible to enroll in an AEMT course in Oregon. The AEMT course will teach the didactic, psychomotor skills, and clinical education needed to perform the duties of an entry level AEMT.
· The AEMT course will include a field internship with the following requirements.
· Must complete a field internship in a medical clinic or hospital emergency department. It will be at least 8 hours long and must include 20 patient contacts.
· Must complete 8 hours of prehospital experience with supervision by an AEMT or higher level EMS personnel.