Arkansas
Arkansas EMS Office Contact Info
Arkansas Office of EMS5800 West 10th Street, Suite #800
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-2262
website
Arkansas EMS Exams Information
Arkansas EMR Exams
Arkansas does not offer EMR licenses.
Arkansas EMT Exams
Successfully complete the Arkansas psychomotor skills examination and the National Registry of EMTs didactic examination. Information will be given through your EMT program.
Find out more about the EMT National Registry exam here.
Arkansas AEMT Exams
To become an AEMT, successfully complete the NREMT Advanced EMT certification examination including both didactic and psychomotor exams. Also provide documentation for current license as an Arkansas EMT; Successful completion of a Department approved Advanced EMT program; copy of a current signed Healthcare Provider CPR card (Must follow current American Heart Association Guidelines and require a hands on skills component) documenting completion of a CPR course designed specifically for healthcare providers.
Find out more about the AEMT National Registry exam here.
Arkansas Paramedic Exams
To become a Paramedic, successfully complete the NREMT certification examination including both didactic and psychomotor exams. Also provide documentation for current license as an Arkansas EMSP; Successful completion of a Department approved Paramedic course, Copy of a current signed Healthcare Provider CPR card (Must follow current American Heart Association Guidelines and require a hands-on skills component) documenting completion of a CPR course designed specifically for healthcare providers; Submit a copy of a signed current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card documenting completion of an ACLS class.
Find out more about the Paramedic National Registry exam here.
Requirements for Arkansas EMS Certification
EMR - Emergency Medical Responder
Arkansas does not offer EMR licenses.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
To become an EMT in Arkansas you must: Have a successful completion of a Department approved EMT course including all didactic, clinical and field internship requirements, and successfully complete the Arkansas psychomotor skills examination and the National Registry of EMTs didactic examination.
View Arkansas' Rules and Regulations for more information here.
AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Pre-requisites for beginning education program: Successful completion of a Department approved EMT Course, or holds a current State EMT license/certification from another state and a current National Registered EMT card, or Military personnel who have a current National Registered EMT card; Copy of a current signed Healthcare Provider CPR card (Must follow current American Heart Association Guidelines and require a hands-on skills component) documenting completion of a CPR course designed specifically for healthcare providers.
View Arkansas' Rules and Regulations for more information here.
EMT-P - Paramedic
Pre-requisites for beginning an education program: Holds any current State EMT license or Advanced EMT license. Military must hold a current National Registered EMT or Advanced EMT license. Those not holding an Arkansas license must obtain Arkansas license prior to beginning any field or clinical internship; Copy of a current signed Healthcare Provider CPR card (Must follow current American Heart Association Guidelines and require a hands-on skills component) documenting completion of a CPR course designed specifically for healthcare providers prior to beginning any field or clinical internship.
View Arkansas' Rules and Regulations for more information here.
Arkansas EMS Programs
| Type | Program | Address | City | Phone # | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, Paramedic | Arkansas Northeastern College | 251 South Division Street | Blytheville | 870-780-1254 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Arkansas State University-Beebe | PO Box 909 | Searcy | 501-207-6242 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | 1600 South College Street | Mountain Home | 870-508-6365 | website |
| Paramedic | Arkansas Tech University | 1700 Helberg Lane | Ozark | 479-508-8500 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Black River Technical College | 1410 Hwy 304 East | Pocahontas | 870-248-4000 | website |
| EMT | East Arkansas Community College | 1700 New Castle Road | Forrest City | 879-633-4480 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | National Park College | 101 College Drive | Hot Springs | 501-760-4207 | website |
| EMT | North Arkansas College | 1515 Pioneer Drive | Harrison | 870-391-3125 | website |
| EMR, EMT, Paramedic | Northwest Arkansas Community College | One College Drive | Bentonville | 479-619-4251 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | South Arkansas Community College | 300 S West Ave | El Dorado | 870-864-8490 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Southeast Arkansas College | 1900 Hazel Street | Pine Bluff | 870-850-2184 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | University of Arkansas at Monticello | 1609 East Ash Street | McGehee | 870-222-8929 | website |
| EMT | University of Arkansas Community College at Hope | 2500 South Main Street | Hope | 870-722-8513 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | University of Arkansas Community College Batesville | 2005 White Drive | Batesville | 870-612-2061 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | 3000 West Scenic Drive | North Little Rock | 501-812-2200 | website |