From the Maryland Institue for Emergecny Medical Services System (MIEMSS):

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Applicants must:
- Successfully complete an EMT-Basic (EMT-B) course approved by the EMS Board (approximately 131 hours).
- Successfully complete an internship approved by MIEMSS before taking the written and practical certification examinations.
- Score at least a 70 percent on the EMT-B written certification examination approved and administered by MIEMSS.
- Successfully complete the EMT-B practical certification examinationadministered by MIEMSS.
- Be currently affiliated with a BLS EMS Operation Program.
EMT-B training is offered by local community colleges throughout Maryland, the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI), fire and rescue academy programs, various law enforcement agencies, and is also available in some Maryland public high schools.
Once obtained, a Maryland EMT-B certification is valid for a period of three years, provided that the provider maintains a valid EMS affiliation. Within this three year certification period, an EMT-B must complete all the renewal requirements outlined on the next page to renew for a subsequent three year period. Those possessing EMT-B training who do not have a valid affiliation may continue to renew their EMT-B, but are prohibited from practicing in Maryland.


In Maryland, one must be affiliated with a recognized EMS program, which may fall under Fire, EMS and some Law Enforcement agencies. None of the training programs (to the best of my knowledge) will allow anyone to enroll unless you have affiliation with one of these entities. Even the programs associated with the high schools and colleges require that one to be associated with an approved EMS program (i.e. Fire and/or Rescue and/or LE agency).

Pete