Gaining an EMS license in Wyoming
To gain licensure in Wyoming, go to the Online Wyoming Licensing System website at owls.wyo.gov. This site handles all Wyoming application processes.
Please follow these steps to apply for your Wyoming EMS licenses.
1. go to Https://OWLS.WYO.GOV and create an account
2. Once you have completed your OWLS account, click on the Applications Tab on the right-hand side.
3. Click Start under Applications. Read through the information on that page.
4. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, and click on the “View all Personnel Applications” Link
5. Click “Apply Now” next to the Initial/Upgrade License Application – All Levels application.
Supporting Certifications / Documents required for Initial Licensing:
All applicants upload:
- Driver’s License or State-issued ID card (front and back)
- BLS CPR card (front)
- NREMT certification card (If any) – Ensure it’s your NREMT Card as it needs to show the expiration date.
- Any other documentation you think would aid us in your licensing
Intermediate and Paramedic applicants also include:
- ACLS card (front)
Upload all supporting documents as requested through the application. Ensure you print off a copy of the Wyoming DCI fingerprint information, as you will need to complete a background through Wyoming DCI (We cannot accept backgrounds completed by any agency other than Wyoming DCI).
Wyoming DCI Fingerprint process for Background check: Wyoming DCI Fingerprint Process Instructions
Students Completing a Wyoming Authorized Initial EMS Course
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- OWLS Registration (should be done the first week of class)
- Complete Initial EMR Course
- Pass the Psychomotor (practical skills) Test
- Pass the Wyoming or NREMT Cognitive (written) Test
- Complete the Initial/Upgrade License Application – All Levels – Mark Initial License for your application type.
- Documents needed to complete the application
- OWLS Initial EMR Course Number you attended
- If over 18 Years old, complete the Background Check Process
- BLS CPR
- Driver’s License or government-issued ID card
- Documents needed to complete the application
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Owls Registration (should be done the first week of class)
- Submit Fingerprints for background check through Wyoming DCI
- Complete Initial EMT Course
- Pass the Psychomotor (practical skills) Test
- Pass the NREMT Cognitive (written) Test
- Complete the Initial/Upgrade License Application – All Levels Application. Mark the Initial License application as the application type.
- Documents needed to complete the application
- OWLS initial EMT Course Identification Number
- BLS CPR
- EMT NREMT Card (actual NREMT card required)
- Driver’s License or government-issued ID card
- Documents needed to complete the application
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- OWLS Registration (should be done the first week of class)
- Submit Fingerprints for background check (if not previously completed)
- Complete Initial AEMT Course
- Pass the Psychomotor (practical skills) Test
- Pass the NREMT Cognitive (written) Test
- Complete the Initial/Upgrade License Application. Mark Upgrade for the type of application.
- Documents needed to complete the application
- OWLS Initial AEMT Course Identification Number
- BLS CPR
- AEMT NREMT Card (actual NREMT card required)
- Driver’s License or government-issued ID card
- Documents needed to complete the application
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT)
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT)
- OWLS Registration (should be done the first week of class)
- Complete Initial IEMT Course
- Pass the Psychomotor (practical skills) Test
- Pass the State Cognitive (written) Test
- Complete the Initial/Upgrade License Application. Mark Upgrade for the application type.
- Documents needed to complete the application
- OWLS Initial IEMT Course Identification Number
- NREMT AEMT Card
- BLS CPR
- ACLS
- Driver’s License or government-issued ID card
- Documents needed to complete the application
Paramedic
Paramedic
- OWLS Registration (should be done the first week of class)
- Complete Initial Paramedic Course
- Pass the Psychomotor (practical skills) Test
- Pass the NREMT Cognitive (written) Test
- Complete the License Upgrade Application
- Documents needed to complete the application
- OWLS Initial Paramedic Course Identification Number
- BLS CPR
- ACLS
- Paramedic NREMT Card (actual NREMT card required)
- Driver’s License or government-issued ID card
- Documents needed to complete the application