Mass. Reciprocity - Paramedic

[Medic One]

I am going to be moving to Martha's Vineyard for a six month gig (wife is a traveling ER Doc) and she is in process of taking a job there.

Anyone up on how easy it is to get Mass Reciprocity.

I am going to try and line up a part-time job there. From what I found on the Mass OEMS web page I can get an out of state paramedic work waiver based on Mass OEMS regulation "A/R 5-202" using form " OEMS 500-202". Anyone familiar with how that works?

I know I have to test during the waiver period but can I start working as soon as the waiver is approved?

I have contacted services on the island for employment information.

Are there any medics that have applied for Mass reciprocity?

How long is the process?

Is the testing based on National Registry?

I do have the state protocols to study from.

I am a National Reg Paramedic, CT Lic Paramedic, and CT Lic EMS-Instructor.

Michael "Medic One"

NREMT-P / EMS-Instructor