EMT on a Resume

[Blueorchid, ASN, RN]

The semester before I entered nursing school I took an EMT-B class at my local community college which qualified me to sit for state certification. I received a letter about a month later explaining that I had successfully completed part of the steps needed to become state certified and that the next thing I needed to do was to become a member of a "recognized EMS service."

Of course with nursing school starting I decided to leave EMS aside for the moment as I wanted to keep any outside work to a minimum. However I have every intention to volunteer at a local fire station over the summer to keep my skills up and I also want to try for a tech position in a nearby hospital.

I'd like to put the EMT-B class on my resume because I believe I gained a lot of experience (particularly for Health Assessment...I mean wow) and I definitely had pre-hospital interactions with people during my ride alongs. However I'm technically not State Certified. Or so the letter says...

For the simple fact that I don't want to write something incorrect on my resume, what would you put if you've taken the class and passed the tests, you just haven't done any work with a firehouse?

Any help would be appreciated- thanks!

[llg, PhD, RN]

I would list it in your education section -- and state that you have taken the classes and expect to take the certification at XYZ time. If you have no plans of ever becoming certified, simply say something like, "Completed XYZ classes. Not pursuing state certification at this time."

[Blueorchid, ASN, RN]

Hmmm- I wonder if mentioning something like "Pursuing State Certification- MIEMSS EMT-B examination passed" might work?

I just feel like mentioning that I only took the class doesn't cover the fact that I passed the tests. We had an option to sit for the exam or not and I chose to- I just haven't worked for a fire station.

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

I don't think that there's any problem with including the course under your Education section since you completed it successfully. Just don't list EMT-B under a Certification and Licensure section (even as pending, unless your application really is still pending with the state).

[GilaRRT]

If your state allows National Registry testing, you could sit the NREMT psychomotor and written exam. You would be able to obtain NREMT credentials without the state credential. At least you would have an EMT credential to put in your CV.

[rnffemtguy, BSN, RN]

If your state allows National Registry testing, you could sit the NREMT psychomotor and written exam. You would be able to obtain NREMT credentials without the state credential. At least you would have an EMT credential to put in your CV.

I agree with Gila, once you get the NREMT you're an EMT regardless of practice requirements in your home state...