Who is eligible to take the EMT-B refresher course?
You should take the EMT-B refresher course if you: • Hold a current New York State EMT-B card that will expire in 9 months or less • Hold an expired certification as a New York State EMT-B • Have failed the Final Practical Skills Examination within 1 year or have failed the state written certifying examination after a second attempt • or, Have received written permission from the NYS Bureau of EMS to enroll in an EMT-B refresher course as a result of filing for reciprocity based on EMT training from another state If you do not qualify for the refresher course, you may be interested in the EMT-B Original Training Program instead.