NJ A104

Veterans and servicemembers with military medical training can receive automatic EMT-Basic certification in New Jersey if they hold current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification, served as a Combat Army Medic, Navy Hospital Corpsman, or equivalent role, and pass a criminal background check

Eligible servicemembers include active duty, reserve, and National Guard members from any branch, as well as veterans who received honorable discharge or release under honorable circumstances

The Commissioner of Health must publish clear EMT-Basic certification requirements for eligible servicemembers on the Department of Health website in an easily searchable format

The bill takes effect immediately and amends P.L.2013, c.101 to create a streamlined pathway separate from standard civilian certification requirements