Arizona
Arizona EMS Office Contact Info
Arizona Office of EMS150 N. 18th Ave., Suite #540
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-3150
website
Arizona EMS Exams Information
Arizona EMR Exams
Arizona does not offer EMR licenses.
Arizona EMT Exams
Arizona EMT candidates pass two examinations. The EMT practical examination testing information will be provided by your program. The National registry examination will need to be scheduled through Pearson VUE.
Find out more about the EMT National Registry exam here.
This PDF is a list of Arizona testing sites.
Arizona AEMT Exams
The National registry examination will need to be scheduled through Pearson VUE.
Find out more about the AEMT National Registry exam here.
This PDF is a list of Arizona testing sites.
Arizona Paramedic Exams
Arizona Paramedic candidates pass two examinations. The Paramedic practical examination testing information will be provided by your program. The National registry examination will need to be scheduled through Pearson VUE.
This PDF is a list of Arizona testing sites.
Requirements for Arizona EMS Certification
EMR - Emergency Medical Responder
Arizona does not offer EMR licenses.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
To become an EMT you must be at least 18 years of age; Successful completion of EMT training from a state-approved training center or institute; Successful completion of a state-approved CPR training; Pass the NREMT examination; Provide citizenship or evidence of lawful presence in U.S.A.; Undergo a background check.
AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
An individual may be eligible to enter an Advanced EMT program after completing EMT training. An AEMT program will be at least 244 hours, and out of those 244 hours, at least 100 hours will consist of instruction and skills training; at least 144 hours will consist of clinical and field experience. AEMTs are required to be knowledgable on IV and medication administration.
EMT-P - Paramedic
To enter a paramedic program in Arizona, a student is required to have an EMT level license or higher. The paramedic program must be at least 1,000 hours.
Arizona EMS Programs
| Type | Program | Address | City | Phone # | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, Paramedic | Arizona Partnership for Paramedic Training | 1833 W Main Street, Suite 105 | Mesa | 480-461-1806 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Arizona Western College | 2020 S Ave 8E | Yuma | 928-581-7091 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Central Arizona College | 805 S Idaho Road | Apache Junction | 480-677-7735 | website |
| EMT | Cochise College | 901 North Columbo | Sierra Vista | 520-515-3612 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Eastern Arizona College | 615 North Stadium Avenue | Thatcher | 928-428-8398 | website |
| Paramedic | Flagstaff Medical Center | 1200 N Beaver Street | Flagstaff | 928-214-3647 | website |
| EMT | Glendale Community College | 6000 W Olive Avenue | Glendale | 623-845-3290 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Maricopa Community College | 1202 W Thomas | Phoenix | 602-285-7125 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Mesa Community College | 145 N Centennial Way | Mesa | 480-461-6303 | website |
| Paramedic | Mohave Community College | 1971 Jagerson Ave, Building 200 | Kingman | 928-575-4331 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Northland Pioneer College | PO Box 610 | Holbrook | 928-532-6132 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Paradise Valley College | 18401 North 32nd Street, LS214 | Phoenix | 602-787-6782 | website |
| Paramedic | Phoenix Fire Department | 2425 West Lower Buckeye Rd | Phoenix | 602-796-5425 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Pima Community College | 401 N Bonita Ave | Tucson | 520-206-3530 | website |
| Paramedic | Pima Medical Center-Mesa | 957 S Dobson Rd | Mesa | 480-644-0267 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Yavapai College | 1100 East Sheldon Street | Prescott | 928-717-7926 | website |