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Florida Paramedic

Florida Department of Health — EMT/Paramedic Certification

Time
If already NRP: days–weeks application (estimate). If starting from EMT-level 68W: commonly 6–18+ months program (estimate; program-dependent).
Cost
FL application fees per DH 1583 military-trained paramedic lines (~$45 shown; confirm). NREMT paramedic exam fees per NREMT (verify current). Paramedic tuition highly variable (GI Bill/CA may apply) — estimate only.

Marker: Estimate

How your answers affected this pathway

  • Paramedic demoted: no NRP — base 68W is not paramedic; accredited program typically required.

Requirements4

  1. Military/out-of-state: current nationally recognized paramedic certification/registration (NREMT Paramedic) recognized by department
    Sources:Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.) · Florida Department of Health — EMS / EMT-Paramedic +1
    • Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)
      Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-401.27
    • Florida Department of Health — EMS / EMT-Paramedic
      Out-of-state or military-trained EMT/paramedic applicants need current NREMT to be licensed in Florida; if NREMT not maintained, VALOR expedited process may still be an option (verify eligibility).
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-FAQ
    • Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.)
      Military-trained EMT/paramedic application path requires current NREMT number; initial application fees listed on DH Form 1583 (e.g., military-trained EMT/paramedic fee lines ~$35–$45 application); examination fees paid to NREMT; CPR/ACLS required per level.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-APP
  2. Current ACLS completion certificate (AHA/ARC or equivalent per rule)
    Sources:Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.) · Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.)
    • Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)
      Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-401.27
    • Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.)
      Military-trained EMT/paramedic application path requires current NREMT number; initial application fees listed on DH Form 1583 (e.g., military-trained EMT/paramedic fee lines ~$35–$45 application); examination fees paid to NREMT; CPR/ACLS required per level.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-APP
  3. Application, attestations, fees/waiver as applicable
    Sources:Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.) · Florida Legislature
    • Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.)
      Military-trained EMT/paramedic application path requires current NREMT number; initial application fees listed on DH Form 1583 (e.g., military-trained EMT/paramedic fee lines ~$35–$45 application); examination fees paid to NREMT; CPR/ACLS required per level.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-APP
    • Florida Legislature
      Fee waiver / expedited military & veteran health-care practitioner pathways exist under s. 456.024, F.S. (VALOR-related); includes evidence of substantially equivalent military training for professions where state licensure is not required in the Armed Forces, plus exam where required — **eligibility is fact-specific; verify with DOH**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-456.024
  4. If not yet NRP: graduate CAAHEP-accredited (or CoAEMSP LoR) paramedic program meeting National EMS Education Standards, then pass NREMT Paramedic exam
    Sources:NREMT
    • NREMT
      Nationally Registered Paramedic requires current NREMT/state EMT (or higher) plus successful completion of CAAHEP-accredited (or CoAEMSP LoR) paramedic program meeting National EMS Education Standards — **68W AIT alone does not equal NRP**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-NREMT-PARAMEDIC-SCHEME

Gaps3

Typical + answer-adjusted

  • Accredited paramedic program if not already NRP
  • ACLS if not held
  • FL application after NRP current

Ordered next steps4

  1. Determine whether you hold current NRP.
  2. If yes: gather ACLS + apply FL Paramedic military-trained path; verify with DOH.
  3. If no: maintain/obtain FL EMT, enroll CAAHEP/CoAEMSP paramedic program (ask about military advanced placement — school decision), then NREMT-P, then FL license.
  4. Check Army COOL / CA or GI Bill for funding while eligible.

    • Army Credentialing Assistance

      Needs expert review

      HTTP 404 Not Found. Page title on the 404 response is Not Found | The Official Army Benefits Website. No Credentialing Assistance dollar amount was copied.

      Funding source (opens in the browser)Retrieved 2026-09-27. Sign-off not recorded.

    • GI Bill

      Needs expert review

      The GI Bill how-to-use page lists licensing and certification tests and prep courses among ways to use benefits. That index does not print a dollar amount. It is not a determination that tuition or a non-test step is funded. The $2,000 test rule was not applied to this step.

      Funding source (opens in the browser)Retrieved 2026-09-27. Sign-off not recorded.

May satisfy from 68W / typical certs

Language is intentionally cautious — may satisfy, never guaranteed.

  • Current NRP + ACLS may satisfy FL military/out-of-state trained paramedic path

    Caveat: Base 68W AIT alone does not equal paramedic

    Sources:Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.) · NREMT
    • Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)
      Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-401.27
    • NREMT
      Nationally Registered Paramedic requires current NREMT/state EMT (or higher) plus successful completion of CAAHEP-accredited (or CoAEMSP LoR) paramedic program meeting National EMS Education Standards — **68W AIT alone does not equal NRP**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-NREMT-PARAMEDIC-SCHEME
  • Army combat paramedic partnership graduates who obtained NRP may be close

    Caveat: Verify individual NRP status

    Sources:U.S. Army (official article)
    • U.S. Army (official article)
      Army 68W training historically requires NREMT EMT certification during METC/Fort Sam Houston pipeline (~16-week course); Soldiers expected to maintain NREMT.
      confidence: mediumsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-ARMY-68W-NREMT

Pay and official data notes

Imported or attempted official data. Each note shows its review status.

Pay range

Needs expert review

  • Annual median (Paramedics) $60,140. BLS OEWS 2025, series OEUS120000000000029204313. Checked 2026-09-27. Source year 2025.

    Copied from the active enlisted 68W row in DMDC file milx0724 (O*NET crosswalk updated August 2024): the only O*NET-SOC code on that row is 29-2043.00 Paramedics. That code is not NREMT Paramedic and is not a Florida or Texas paramedic certificate. The same DMDC row does not list a separate Emergency Medical Technician occupation. Florida and Texas EMT/paramedic rules in this app stay on the curated primary-source pathways. Needs human/SME review before this row is used to describe credential eligibility.

    BLS OEWS (opens in the browser)

    Checked 2026-09-27. Source year 2025.

  • Annual mean (Paramedics) $63,300. BLS OEWS 2025, series OEUS120000000000029204304. Checked 2026-09-27. Source year 2025.

    Copied from the active enlisted 68W row in DMDC file milx0724 (O*NET crosswalk updated August 2024): the only O*NET-SOC code on that row is 29-2043.00 Paramedics. That code is not NREMT Paramedic and is not a Florida or Texas paramedic certificate. The same DMDC row does not list a separate Emergency Medical Technician occupation. Florida and Texas EMT/paramedic rules in this app stay on the curated primary-source pathways. Needs human/SME review before this row is used to describe credential eligibility.

    BLS OEWS (opens in the browser)

    Checked 2026-09-27. Source year 2025.

Research details

Needs expert review. Sign-off not recorded.

Licensed occupation

Needs expert review

Licensed occupation in Florida.

This line is evidence that the file lists a license. It is not a determination that military training meets the license.

Research details
State/Federal Licensed Occupations (opens in the browser)

Checked 2026-09-27. Source date 20200225. Sign-off not recorded.

Related programs8

All education resources

Optional subset linked to this credential path. For the full MOS + state list, see Education resources. Admission and credit are not guaranteed — verify with the school.

  • Broward College · FL

    EMT / Paramedic / EMS A.S. (military admissions points + JST credit)

    directcertificatedegree

    Published Paramedic certificate / EMS A.S. milestones with military service points on health-science admissions.

    EMT diploma, Paramedic certificate, and/or EMS A.S.; exam eligibility per milestone

    certificatedegreebridge

    Why relevant: Published Paramedic certificate / EMS A.S. milestones with military service points on health-science admissions.

    Credit note (may apply): Military points may apply to admissions ranking; paramedic prerequisites (EMT, etc.) still required — verify current criteria.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Broward College
      Broward College publishes EMT Applied Technology Diploma, Paramedic Technical Certificate, and EMS A.S. pathways (limited access); completion prepares students for Florida/NREMT examinations at the respective levels.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-BROWARD-EMS
    • Broward College
      Broward College health-science admissions criteria award military service points / priority for active-duty or honorably discharged veterans across listed limited-access programs (including nursing and paramedic pathways) — may improve competitiveness; does not waive program or licensure requirements.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-BROWARD-HEALTH-ADM
    • Broward College Catalog
      Broward College publishes Veterans Services guidance including ACE/JST evaluation for military education credit and VA benefit certification processes.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-BROWARD-VETERANS

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Daytona State College · FL

    EMT Certificate & Paramedic Certificate (EMS School)

    directcertificatebridge

    CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic certificate at a large FL public college — common Google result for FL paramedic training.

    EMT and/or Paramedic certificates embedded in EMS A.S.; FL/NREMT exam preparation

    certificatebridge

    Why relevant: CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic certificate at a large FL public college — common Google result for FL paramedic training.

    Credit note (may apply): EMT certification progress required; ACC credit may apply to related coursework only — verify with EMS admissions.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Daytona State College
      Daytona State College offers a limited-access EMT certificate preparing students for Florida EMT certification testing; EMT is embedded in / prerequisite to Paramedic and EMS A.S. pathways.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-DAYTONA-EMT
    • Daytona State College
      Daytona State College offers a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic certificate (limited access) requiring EMT coursework/certification progress; program is FL DOH-approved for EMS education.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-DAYTONA-PARAMEDIC
    • Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating Committee
      Florida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Florida Articulation Coordinating Committee / Board of Governors · FL

    ACC Military Medical Specialist Equivalency List (statewide credit)

    bridgebridgecertificate

    Military medical equivalency credits may reduce related EMS coursework; they do not replace a CAAHEP/CoAEMSP paramedic program or NRP eli…

    Minimum postsecondary credit or clock hours toward applicable FCS/SUS/career-center programs (not a license)

    bridgecertificate

    Why relevant: Military medical equivalency credits may reduce related EMS coursework; they do not replace a CAAHEP/CoAEMSP paramedic program or NRP eligibility.

    Credit note (may apply): May apply toward applicable EMS program requirements only; confirm with school and EMS program director.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlystatewide policySourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating Committee
      Florida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT
    • Florida DOE / FAC
      Statewide award of uniform postsecondary credit for military medical specialist/technician experience.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-RULE-6A-10.0244
    • Florida Department of Education — Office of Articulation
      Florida DOE articulation page describes statewide process for uniform postsecondary credit/clock hours for military courses and occupations, including the Military Medical Specialist Equivalency List for Combat Medic and related occupations — awards may apply toward applicable programs; verify with receiving institution.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FLDOE-MILCREDIT-HUB

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Uniformed Services University — College of Allied Health Sciences · National / multi-state

    EMS Paramedic A.S.H.S. (Army Combat Paramedic / USU CAHS)

    bridgedegreebridge

    Army-published Combat Paramedic / USU CAHS pathway aimed at NREMT-Paramedic — the usual feeder into Florida paramedic licensure for Soldi…

    Associate of Science in Health Sciences — EMS Paramedic; graduates meet qualifications to take NREMT-Paramedic (per catalog)

    degreebridgecertificate

    Why relevant: Army-published Combat Paramedic / USU CAHS pathway aimed at NREMT-Paramedic — the usual feeder into Florida paramedic licensure for Soldiers who complete it.

    Credit note (may apply): Selection and completion are Service-controlled; FL still requires DOH application with current national/state credentials — verify with unit education office and FL DOH.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Active-duty friendlymilitary residentSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Uniformed Services University — CAHS
      Uniformed Services University College of Allied Health Sciences offers Army Combat Paramedic / SOCM-linked EMS Paramedic ASHS pathways culminating in eligibility to sit NREMT-Paramedic; programs are Service-selected military education pathways — not open civilian enrollment.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-USU-CAHS-PARAMEDIC
    • U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
      MEDCoE notes 68W EMT certification context; IDC funds certain MOS credentials listed on COOL; also describes USU CAHS degree pathways for selected programs (e.g., Combat Paramedic ASI 3P) distinct from Army COOL CA funding — verify current MOS eligibility with MEDCoE/unit education office.
      confidence: mediumsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-MEDCOE-IDC
    • NREMT
      Nationally Registered Paramedic requires current NREMT/state EMT (or higher) plus successful completion of CAAHEP-accredited (or CoAEMSP LoR) paramedic program meeting National EMS Education Standards — **68W AIT alone does not equal NRP**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-NREMT-PARAMEDIC-SCHEME

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Seminole State College of Florida · FL

    Emergency Medical Services A.S. (military & certification credit)

    bridgedegreebridge

    Published paramedic certification articulations into EMS A.S. / related pathways for credentialed students.

    EMS A.S. with possible credit for FL/NREMT EMT or Paramedic certifications and ACE military credit

    degreebridge

    Why relevant: Published paramedic certification articulations into EMS A.S. / related pathways for credentialed students.

    Credit note (may apply): May apply toward EMS degree requirements when holding current paramedic certification — verify listing terms.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyhybridSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Seminole State College
      Seminole State College may award ACE-recommended credit for military training/experience (typically after ≥6 months continuous active duty) and industry-certification articulations including EMT/Paramedic toward EMS A.S. — request evaluation via advisor/Military Transfer Credit process; posting is permanent once applied.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-SSC-ALT-CREDIT
    • Seminole State College
      Seminole State articulation listings include credit pathways for current Florida EMT/Paramedic or National Registry EMR/EMT/Paramedic certifications toward the Emergency Medical Services A.S. degree — may-apply credit subject to agreement terms.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-SSC-ARTICULATION

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Valencia College · FL

    EMT Technical Certificate + military transcript evaluation

    bridgecertificatebridge

    Valencia EMT feeds the limited-access Paramedic certificate / EMS A.S. pathway for students progressing beyond EMT.

    EMT technical certificate; eligibility to sit NREMT (verify current catalog)

    certificatebridge

    Why relevant: Valencia EMT feeds the limited-access Paramedic certificate / EMS A.S. pathway for students progressing beyond EMT.

    Credit note (may apply): Paramedic admission requirements (FL EMT, experience, etc.) still apply — verify with Valencia EMS.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Valencia College
      Valencia College offers an open-access EMT technical certificate preparing graduates to sit for NREMT; EMT is also the first segment of Valencia’s EMS Technology A.S. pathway.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-VALENCIA-EMT
    • Valencia College
      Valencia College may award credit for eligible military education, training, and occupations using ACE recommendations and Florida ACC equivalency lists; students submit official JST/CCAF for evaluation — credit is not automatic and must apply to the student’s program.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-VALENCIA-MIL-TRANSCRIPT
    • Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating Committee
      Florida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Valencia College · FL

    Nursing Accelerated Track (paramedic / advanced standing)

    adjacentdegreebridge

    Paramedic credential is a published feeder into Valencia’s Accelerated Track Nursing option.

    A.S. Nursing (Accelerated Track) toward RN licensure exam eligibility after program completion

    degreebridge

    Why relevant: Paramedic credential is a published feeder into Valencia’s Accelerated Track Nursing option.

    Credit note (may apply): Completing paramedic first may open this RN bridge later — verify limited-access criteria each cycle.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Valencia College Catalog
      Valencia Accelerated Track in Nursing (limited access) may award articulated nursing experiential credit for eligible students with paramedic (or LPN/CVT/RRT) certification — does not by itself create RN eligibility without completing the program and NCLEX; verify current articulation tables with Valencia.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-VALENCIA-NURSING-ATN
    • Valencia College
      Valencia College may award credit for eligible military education, training, and occupations using ACE recommendations and Florida ACC equivalency lists; students submit official JST/CCAF for evaluation — credit is not automatic and must apply to the student’s program.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-VALENCIA-MIL-TRANSCRIPT

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

  • Florida State College at Jacksonville · FL

    A.S. Nursing bridge (Florida paramedic or LPN)

    adjacentdegreebridge

    Florida paramedic license is a published feeder into this RN bridge.

    A.S. Nursing toward RN licensure exam eligibility after graduation

    degreebridge

    Why relevant: Florida paramedic license is a published feeder into this RN bridge.

    Credit note (may apply): Completing FL paramedic first may open this bridge later — verify employment/experience rules.

    Program / policy page (opens in the browser)Institution (opens in the browser)
    Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence high

    Citations

    • Florida State College at Jacksonville
      Florida State College at Jacksonville A.S. Nursing bridge track is limited to employed Florida-licensed paramedics and LPNs with recent work experience; articulated credits (e.g., NUR1997) may be posted after license verification — may-apply credit; NCLEX after program completion.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FSCJ-NURSING-BRIDGE
    • Florida Board of Nursing
      FL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
      confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
      Citation idSRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN

    Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.

Official links

Verify on the licensing authority's own pages before paying a fee.

Source citations

Show 6 source citations
  • Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)
    Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
    confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-401.27
  • Florida Department of Health — EMS / EMT-Paramedic
    Out-of-state or military-trained EMT/paramedic applicants need current NREMT to be licensed in Florida; if NREMT not maintained, VALOR expedited process may still be an option (verify eligibility).
    confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-FAQ
  • Florida DOH (DH Form 1583, Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C.)
    Military-trained EMT/paramedic application path requires current NREMT number; initial application fees listed on DH Form 1583 (e.g., military-trained EMT/paramedic fee lines ~$35–$45 application); examination fees paid to NREMT; CPR/ACLS required per level.
    confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-FL-EMS-APP
  • Florida Legislature
    Fee waiver / expedited military & veteran health-care practitioner pathways exist under s. 456.024, F.S. (VALOR-related); includes evidence of substantially equivalent military training for professions where state licensure is not required in the Armed Forces, plus exam where required — **eligibility is fact-specific; verify with DOH**.
    confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-FL-456.024
  • NREMT
    Nationally Registered Paramedic requires current NREMT/state EMT (or higher) plus successful completion of CAAHEP-accredited (or CoAEMSP LoR) paramedic program meeting National EMS Education Standards — **68W AIT alone does not equal NRP**.
    confidence: highsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-NREMT-PARAMEDIC-SCHEME
  • U.S. Army (official article)
    Army 68W training historically requires NREMT EMT certification during METC/Fort Sam Houston pipeline (~16-week course); Soldiers expected to maintain NREMT.
    confidence: mediumsourced/curated: 2026-09-10Official link (opens in the browser)
    Citation idSRC-ARMY-68W-NREMT
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O*NET occupation matches · 68W

All 68-series crosswalk

Occupation classification only. Not a license, not military equivalency. Retrieved 2026-09-26.

This page includes filtered information from O*NET military crosswalk files by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license (opens in the browser) (O*NET license page (opens in the browser)). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Military Credential Bridge filtered these files to Army 68-series rows and did not add occupation codes by hand. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Military Occupational Classification rows are from the Defense Manpower Data Center crosswalk distributed with the O*NET files. A linkage is an occupation classification, not a civilian license.

DMDC lists O*NET-SOC 29-2043.00 Paramedics for 68W. That is an occupation classification. It is not NREMT Paramedic and it is not this state's paramedic certificate. Ranking still keeps paramedic below EMT unless NRP is reported.

Not imported · needs review

29-2042.00 Emergency Medical Technicians. 29-2042.00 does not appear on the Army 68W row in military_crosswalk/milx0724.csv. The 2015 enhanced-analysis workbook lists retired code 29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics instead. This gap is recorded for review and is not imported as a 68W match.

O*NET search page (opens in the browser) · Occupation title check (opens in the browser)