EMT requirements by state / CT
EMT requirements in Connecticut.
What it takes to certify, renew, and transfer an EMT credential in Connecticut — plus the official Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services link so you can confirm every detail before you apply.
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Connecticut EMT certification at a glance
| NREMT required? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Approximate program hours | 150–180 hours |
| Recertification cycle | 2 years |
| Psychomotor (skills) exam | State OEMS or approved site |
| Reciprocity / transferring in | NREMT + OEMS application |
| EMS Compact (REPLICA) member | Yes |
How to become an EMT in Connecticut
- 1. Meet the basics. Be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and clear the background check the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services requires.
- 2. Finish an approved program. Expect roughly 150–180 hours of lecture, lab, and clinical time at a Connecticut-approved training center.
- 3. Pass the cognitive exam. Sit the NREMT computer-adaptive cognitive exam at a Pearson VUE test center.
- 4. Pass the skills exam. State OEMS or approved site.
- 5. Apply for state certification. Submit your application to the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services, then renew every 2 years.
Transferring an EMT card into Connecticut
NREMT + OEMS application.
Connecticut participates in the EMS Compact (REPLICA), which grants a privilege to practice across member state lines for qualifying calls — but it does not replace state certification for a permanent move.
Connecticut requires state OEMS approval for initial and reciprocal certification.
Official Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services →
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