Indiana EMT-B recertification in Ohio

[m16]

Hi all, I would really appreciate some advice. I have an EMT-B certification from Indiana. However, I'll be moving to Ohio and would like to continue to work there. How long does recertification take in Ohio, and how long will it be before I'll be able to work again? I'm aware that Ohio requires advanced airway training also, how long will this take? Thanks

[Chief1C]

Ohio EMS

[fireflymedic]

Hey there, you don't mention what area of ohio you are relocating to, so it makes it a little tough.

Anyhow, I don't recall but is Indiana a national registry EMT-B state? If not, Ohio requires it for reciprocity, so you will need to obtain that. If so, then just send a copy of your national registry card, a letter of good standing from Indiana EMS board, and take the advanced airway class.

The advanced airway class covers combitubes, LMA's, King LT's, and orotracheal intubation (nasal not allowed for basics) in pulseless or apneic patients ONLY ! Though it is dependent on your area's medical director what advanced airways if any they will permit. Some allow the full scope, some limit, some only the combitubes. There are areas which still carry intermediates as the level is still recognized in OH, so that may change how you are able to function. The class itself is really easy. It's two days 8 hours each day. Does a refresher on airway anatomy, each airway, Ohio's rules for intubation by basics, and practice using each. You then are tested by performing 5 successful intubations (on fred the head), demonstrating use of the alternative airways, and a written test covering all the above. You get the paperwork filled out and signed that day to turn into Ohio's EMS board. Go ahead and turn everything else in, and they will hold your app for up to 6 months until you get the rest in. If all is in order, you get your card in around 10-14 days, they're pretty quick. They used to offer a temporary work deal where if you had your national registry from another state, you could work temporarily on it for up to 2 months until you could take the advanced airway class, but you were not allowed to use advanced airways unless you had documented proof of the class (currently I think they only acknowledge south carolina's training curriculum for this). I believe they did away with this in 2004 though.

Shawnee State in portsmouth, oh provides alot of the airway classes and very reasonable at $25 dollars. They are about an hour outside of both KY and WV and with several services which serve all three states, many require certification in each so they hold them fairly frequently. Sinclair Community College in Dayton also holds them fairly regularly, but that is the only places I'm familiar with having the specific class. Some other places will allow you to come sit in a regular class on their airway days and let you check off, but I'm not sure if and what the charge may be. I think sinclair charges somewhere around $30-$50 dollars I can't remember sorry.

Good luck, ohio is a pretty nice place to work. I enjoyed my time up there.