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Emergency Medical Technicians
Endorsement Code: 4114
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Emergency Medical Technicians #4114 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 51.0904 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Emergency Medical Care
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Emergency Medical Technology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Acute fluid and respiratory disorders
- Cardiac life support
- Electrocardiography
- Emergency medical care
- Emergency medical techniques
- Medical emergencies
- Paramedic cardiology
- Paramedic theory
- Paramedic trauma management
- Pediatric life support
- Pharmacology for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider
Candidates must submit a copy of their current credential issued by the New Jersey Department of Health for at least one of the following state-issued credentials:
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) Program Coordinator
- Lead Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) Instructor
For more information, visit the Office of Emergency Medical Services website.
Note: All EMT programs offered at school districts must meet the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 29-2042.00 |
| Paramedics | 29-2043.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
Candidates with self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.