[hook261ladder]

Anyone with firsthand knowledge know about how long it takes NYDOH to grant reciprocity to EMT-Bs once all of the paperwork / payment has been sent to them? More specifically PA EMT-B to NY EMT-B if that makes a difference.

Thanks

[hook261ladder]

whoops, meant to post this in Classes, Tests, Licensing, - can a mod please move the post to right place? thanks

[homerJsimpson]

Originally Posted by hook261ladder

Anyone with firsthand knowledge know about how long it takes NYDOH to grant reciprocity to EMT-Bs once all of the paperwork / payment has been sent to them? More specifically PA EMT-B to NY EMT-B if that makes a difference.

Thanks

I did that last May (EMT-B PA to EMT-B NY). I sent the form required by New York to my Regional EMS Council in PA (Eastern for me), took them a week to get it back to me, maybe just five days. Once I sent the complete Reciprocity to NYDOH, I got my EMT card within a week and a half. So it was quick and easy for me.

They say the length of time varies depending on how busy they are and time of year.

[hook261ladder]

awesome, thanks for the info

[Lil_Ms_EMS]

I would do it soon! A lot of classes are ending and they (NYS DOH) are going to be swampt.

[homerJsimpson]

Originally Posted by Lil_Ms_EMS

I would do it soon! A lot of classes are ending and they (NYS DOH) are going to be swampt.

I think (though since I don't work for DOH I could be wrong) that Reciprocity requests are handled by a different person or office than the state tests and original certs. Cause it was the same thing last year when I applied, classes were just ending so I figured it was gonna be a good month or two at the least.

[EMSJEEP]

No refresher class required?

[underthedome]

Reciprocity doesn't usually work that well NY to other states. Most other states' protocols are more set to the national standard and allow for more things. When I got Indiana reciprocity I had to take both written and practical tests as well as go to about four classes (combitube and airway, IV maintenance, and another I forget). This was also before NY started using the pqrstuv assessment or whatever they changed it to in the last few years (I have been expired for a few). So doing patient assessment, even though I knew what I needed to look for, the testing wanted a different format.

[HazMatHarry]

Originally Posted by EMSJEEP

No refresher class required?

I think NY, NJ, PA, and CT have automatic reciprocity. Meaning no refresher or test required. Can anyone confirm?

[hook261ladder]

"Bordering State/Refresher Reciprocity
If the applicant was previously certified or is currently certified in New York State and is applying
from a state bordering New York, he/she may request refresher reciprocity by completing this packet.
The bordering states’ refresher requirements must meet or exceed those of New York State and must
include a practical skills exam and a written exam within the past three years. There is no fee for
processing this type of reciprocity.
Bordering states include ONLY the following:
Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania"

[fire678]

i got reciprocity a fews ago coming from Rhode Island who goes by the national standard. I fill out the packet, and got a 2 year certificate instead of the 3 year. I didn't have to take any tests.

[homerJsimpson]

Originally Posted by HazMatHarry

I think NY, NJ, PA, and CT have automatic reciprocity. Meaning no refresher or test required. Can anyone confirm?

Heard something similar, something about bordering states. But all I can confirm is the ease of the PA-to-NY transfer.

[emtskibum]

Originally Posted by HazMatHarry

I think NY, NJ, PA, and CT have automatic reciprocity. Meaning no refresher or test required. Can anyone confirm?

I went from NJ to NY with out any tests, and in about 2 weeks with the paperwork

[hook261ladder]

Just got the NYS card today. I mailed out the paperwork to NY last Saturday. One week turnaround after getting the paperwork back from PA (which also only took one week). I must say I am impressed with the turnaround time of the whole process.