Ok, so after MONTHS of trying to get my license from the state, I finally got it today! I am officially a Licensed Paramedic (we double checked the state website). I am so excited I could sing!
Ok, so to clarify, there are different levels of certification for EMS in Texas. There is the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, and Licensed Paramedic. The difference between EMT-P and LP is not really much other than a degree. You must have a 2 year degree in EMS or a bachelors degree or higher in any subject in order to be a LP. I have my AAS in EMS and went for my LP. It doesn't really matter much now as in pay or anything, but I wanted it since I worked hard for it.
I submitted my application for LP in Nov. I graduated school in Dec and took my National registry test on Dec 18. In order for you to get your state license, they require you pass your National Registry. So, I passed my test and finally got a letter saying they needed my transcript and NR card in January. I faxed a copy of my transcript and my NR card. I get a letter back (2 weeks later mind you) saying that they needed an official transcript and so i sent that. The transcript was mailed back. I finally got my EMS professor to make a all on my behalf and he got it done! YEAH!! That is one fight that I am glad to have finished!
I am officially...
Jessica Lundy, LP, NREMT-P
**Happy Dance**
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Oh Jessica!!! BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean you're finished with school now and on to a job?
Wow, your mom must be so proud.
Yea for Jessioa!!