NYS emt cert with felony conviction

[scubanurse]

I think there are several parts to the OP's question that need to be answered/addressed separately. As for what you should do in regards to your future field, none of us can answer that but YOU need to figure out what it is you want to do. DO NOT try to go to RN and PA school. You are wasting one. If you want to be an RN, be an RN. If you want to be a PA, be a PA. Getting your EMT/Medic in addition to RN or EMT is a fine idea but will not get you much more in your current location. SBU staffs the SCPD helicopter and all of them are medics, no nurses. Your chances of getting on the helicopter depends on who you know and I can almost guarantee you will not get on it will DWI convictions. You will more than likely not be able to get a job with FDNY or any of the NYC hospital services. Some of the privates on the island might hire you with your convictions but since on LI EMTs are a penny a dozen, your chances are very slim.

You also asked if you will be able to get your EMT cert. The answer is, most likely. Here is a link to the NYS EMS policy on certification for people with felony convictions.

http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/policy/09-05.htm

It says to refer to Part 800 which lists the specific felonies which are disqualifying, and surprisingly, DWI is not on there. You do need to let your instructor know that you have a felony conviction and then things will be assessed from there. Here is the Part 800 (search for the word 'conviction' on the page to get to the relevant part).

http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/part800.htm

Your best bet is to contact the state and find out what there process is. You should also talk to others at the 2 vollies you are with. There are probably a few that work for the privates and can tell you what their experience is.

As others have said, it sounds like you need to get some help with your drinking problem. Do it as soon as possible.

Or the OP could read the advice of ER Doc who included the necessary links...

[miscusi]

I'll include this then. geeze

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Central Office
875 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206-1388
(518) 402-0996
(518) 402-0985 Fax

[Just Plain Ruff]

The correct answer is to call the state bureau of EMS.

[Hooch.NREMT]

Given the history of not one but two DWI's, NYS is going to be reluctant to let you test for certification. In the off chance that you provide enough support to show you have "good moral character" despite the convictions, you may be allowed to test.

Getting hired… you will not get hired by any 911 or Transfer service as no agency Insurance Carrier will clear you to drive an emergency vehicle, let alone a transport vehicle. Thats just the plain blunt truth. getting work in an ER will be a longshot.

m oing to have to say, your going to be better off trying your efforts in a different field. VERY few employers in the HealthCare industry are going to be willing to give a repeat DWI offender a job where people lives will be in your hands and the stress will be high…

Sorry, hope you find something