Credentialing of Foreign Trained Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

A credentialing framework has been established to ensure that all Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics trained overseas meet Singapore's standards. This framework allows qualified professionals to be officially recognised and integrated into the local emergency medical services system.

The eligibility criteria and requirements are outlined below:

Category	EMTs	Paramedics
Eligibility Criteria
Training	Completed training in paramedicine or nursing comparable to accredited local EMT programmes.	Completed training in paramedicine or nursing comparable to accredited local paramedic programmes.
Certification	Nil	Certification accredited by professional regulatory bodies in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, or USA.
Registration	Nil	Registered as a paramedic in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, or with the US NREMT for at least one year and in good standing.
Experience	Nil	Not required for paramedics with equivalent training or current paramedic practice. Relevant experience required for nurses.
Local Requirements
Qualification Review	Reviewed by PEC Training Review Panel.	Reviewed by PEC Training Review Panel.
Letter of Support	Obtain Letter of Support for MOM application.	Obtain Letter of Support for MOM application.
Qualifying Assessment	Pass the EMT Recertification Programme.	Pass the Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course.

Application Process

Download Application Forms:
- For Paramedics: Paramedic Credentialing Application Form UPEC 2024
- For EMTs: EMT Credentialing Application Form UPEC 2024
Complete the Application:
- Fill out the appropriate application form.
- Gather all required supporting documents.
Submit Your Application:
- Email your application and documents to UPEC at PAO_enquiry@upec.sg.
Application Review:
- Applications are reviewed by UPEC's PEC Training Review Panel.
- Processing time is approximately 3 to 4 weeks.

PEC Training Review Panel

The PEC Training Review Panel assesses the credentials of paramedic and EMT candidates seeking employment in Singapore. The panel comprises qualified professionals recognised by UPEC, including:

Nurses
Paramedics
Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians

Each panel includes at least one EM physician to ensure medical expertise in the evaluation process. The UPEC Clinical Director assigns panel members who will review your qualifications to ensure they meet Singapore's standards for emergency medical services.

List of Recognised Foreign-Trained Paramedic Qualifications

The List of Recognised Foreign-Trained Paramedic Qualifications serves as a guideline to identify training programmes that are comparable to Singapore’s standards for paramedics. These qualifications are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain aligned with evolving best practices in emergency medical services.

Applicants with qualifications from countries or programmes not included in this list are still encouraged to apply. Such applications will be reviewed by the PEC Training Review Panel to assess the comparability of their training and experience to local standards.

Relevant documents:

PRM Credentialing Application Form UPEC 2024
EMT Credentialing Application Form UPEC 2024
List of Recognised Foreign-Trained Paramedic Qualification

For applications and enquiries:
- Email: PAO_enquiry@upec.sg