You must have a current certification with another state and with the National Registry of EMTs and be verified to be in good standing with (all) certifying agency(ies) to apply for Oregon reciprocity.
The exceptions to this rule are: if your initial schooling for the level you are applying for was within the last 24 months and you are Nationally Registered but not state certified, we will waive the state requirement; or if you're in the military and have a National Registry certification but not state, the state requirement will be waived.
Oregon does not recognize Intermediates from other states, however we do accept National Registry Intermediate 99. A National Registry Intermediate I-99 may apply for an Oregon EMT Intermediate certificate by reciprocity. A National Registry Intermediate I-85 may apply as an EMT (Basic) by reciprocity.
In addition, all Paramedics are required to either submit proof of having an Associate's Degree or higher or submit proof of having worked for at least three years out of the last five years as a paramedic in either another state or in the United States military at the National Registry Paramedic level. If you don't meet either of these requirements you may still be eligible for a provisional license.
If you are an EMT (Basic) seeking reciprocity you will need verification that you have been trained in the skills below:
Further information will be included in your reciprocity packet. To obtain a packet of information, complete the Reciprocity Request Form.
Once you complete and submit the packet request please allow one week for the packet to arrive in the mail. Once you receive your packet, review all the material as it is very complete and should answer most if not all your questions.
