How to Apply to test w the State of Florida, Bureau of EMS

Helpful tips from Orlando Medical Institute​:

How to apply to test with State of Florida?

Step 1: Go to http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/index.html

Step 2: Scroll down and to the bottom right of the screen click on Apply for a License.

Step 3: Here you will Create an Account. (click create an account)

Step 4: Click either Standard Application or for my Veterans, Click Active Military or Veteran Application (VALOR)

Step 5: You will be prompted to create a log in and password. You will then need to pick from the drop down (Board of Council — Bureau of Emergency Medical Services) & (Profession — Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic)

Step 6: Enter in all of your personal information, i.e.; the school in which you completed either EMT or Paramedic, EMT’s your BLS/CPR card information will need to be entered or if you are applying to test as a Paramedic you will need your ACLS card information (make sure these cards are current)

Step 7: Pay the application fee via any major credit card.
EMT’s $35.00
Paramedic’s $45.00 online and $40.00 to the testing center on the day of the test. (Unless you are veteran, this fee is waived)

Step 8: You are done, print your receipt and make sure you send the State of Florida, Bureau of EMS a copy of your course completion (EMT or Paramedic) and a copy of your BLS/CPR card or ACLS Card.

Call 850–245–4910 for your Application Status twenty-four (24) hours after the above steps…

For OMI Students we do this together before the course is completed. OMI Students if you haven’t tested call 407–251–0007 and ask for Abby or Rosa. We are happy to assist…