nothing can stop you from getting your education and license to have the qualifications and criteria met in order to apply for a position as an EMT or MD, however, you will not be able to carry a firearm as some EMTs do (depending on where you work), and you might have a hard time finding an employer willing to hire a felon for a position such as EMT or MD
Felony Conviction Policy
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) will deny certification or take other appropriate actions in regards to applicants for certification or recertification when a felony conviction has occurred. Decisions affecting eligibility will be based upon the following categories. Applicants may appeal decisions made by the National Registry as outlined in the NREMT Disciplinary Policy.
Preamble
EMS practitioners, by virtue of their state licensure, certification, or national registration, have unsupervised, intimate, physical and emotional contact with patients at a time of maximum physical and emotional vulnerability, as well as unsupervised access to personal property. In this capacity, they are placed in a position of the highest public trust, even above that granted to other public safety professionals and most other health care providers. While police officers require warrants to enter private property, and are subject to substantial oversight when engaging in "strip searches" or other intrusive practices, EMTs are afforded free access to the homes and intimate body parts of patients who are extremely vulnerable, and who may be unable to defend or protect themselves, voice objections to particular actions, or provide accurate accounts of events at a later time.
Citizens in need of out-of-hospital medical services rely on the EMS System and the existence of state licensure/certification or national certification to assure that those who respond to their calls for aid are worthy of this extraordinary trust. It is well accepted in the United States that persons who have been convicted of criminal conduct may not serve as police officers. In light of the high degree of trust conferred upon EMTs by virtue of licensure and certification, EMTs should be held to a similar, if not higher, standard. For these reasons, the EMS certifying/licensing agency has a duty to exclude individuals who pose a risk to public health and safety by virtue of conviction of certain crimes.
General Denial
Certification of individuals convicted of certain crimes present an unreasonable risk to public health and safety. Thus, applications for certification by individuals convicted of the following crimes will be denied in all cases.
Presumptive Denial
Applications for certification by individuals in the following categories will be denied except in extraordinary circumstances, and then will be granted only if the applicant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that certification will not jeopardize public health and safety.
Discretionary Denial
Applications for certification by individuals convicted of any crimes including DUI, but not including minor traffic violations may be denied after consideration of the following factors:
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It is up to the State licensing authority in GA. Some states will allow certain felonies on a record from a long time ago, some say they will not accept anyone with a felony, but never check, and others say no felons, and do a very thorough background check to find out. Check out the Georgia Office of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs online, and look at the Professional Licensing area in the EMS category. Maybe a FAQ will address it. You can also anonymously call a private ambulance company and ask for the highest ranking person during business hours. This person will know the best real world answer to this question as it relates to the state of Georgia.
No they cannot.
Probably not going to happen.
No
Very doubtful. I have my Florida Paramedic and can't find anyone to hire me.
EMT's are generally governed by a state commission. While rules vary from state to state, most frown on convicted felons becoming certified as EMT's. Some commissions will treat it on a case by case basis. Generally, if you are a violent felon your chances are very slim.
You need to consult with a lawyer familiar with firearms law.
Yes, but it depends on the nature of the felony and how long ago it was committed.
Yes! Her son is a convicted, institualized felon
Tucson Safety and Medical Supply is a store located on W. Grant Road. They sell EMT supplies online as well, and you can browse through their catalog at http://www.tucsonsafety.com.
If he was convicted in state court - not without having his record expunged by the state of AZ - If he is a felon convicted in a FEDERAL court he can never be eligible to own or possess a firearm including black powder weapons.
EMT's are generally governed by a state commission. While rules vary from state to state, most frown on convicted felons becoming certified as EMT's. Some commissions will treat it on a case by case basis. Generally, if your offense involved violence or a narcotics offense your chances are very slim.
No. The prohibition for felon in possession of a firearm is federal law.
Felons are not allowed to carry Tasers in any state. It is against TASER INTERNATIONAL policy.