States Requiring Associates Degrees

[MedicRN]

Does anyone have a listing of states which require an Associates Degree to obtain their EMT-P? I'm in a debate on another list about how many (and which) states do and don't require it.

Thanks

[akflightmedic]

I know Oregon has required it since 1998 or 99.

Alaska, Florida, Lousiana and South Carolina does not.

[emt322632]

New York doesn't currently, but alot of the Paramedic programs are switching to 2 year degrees, and downplaying the availability of certificate only programs.

Also, NYS is currently in the process of researching licensure for Paramedics....or so I've heard....

[Guest CHP medic]

California does not.

[FormerEMSLT297]

Maryland does not,

Wash, DC does not

Virginia does not.

New York Does not.

However NY, MD and VA all have colleges that offer a EMT-P and an A.S. in EMS/Health Science, in the same class that is 2 yrs long.

Former

[Code 8 Paramedic]

CT also doesn't require Associates

[AZCEP]

AZ, NV, NM, UT, and CO don't

I'd wager you'll find more don't than do. And those that do, only recommend it. :roll:

[john51071]

North Carolina does not. Texas was "working on it" a few years ago. Not sure what happened with that one, but they do have licensure there.

[paramedicmike]

North Carolina does not. Texas was "working on it" a few years ago. Not sure what happened with that one, but they do have licensure there.

Perhaps you should clarify this a bit. Doesn't Texas have two "types" of paramedics? A "Certified Paramedic" for a non-degree paramedic and a "Licensed Paramedic" if you hold a degree, right?

-be safe

[bbbrammer]

Oklahoma doesn't require it, but you can still get it if you want to.