Effective September 12, 2026, all individuals submitting an initial application for Arizona EMCT certification, including applicants seeking certification through reciprocity or endorsement, must successfully complete an FBI fingerprint-based criminal background investigation prior to certification approval. Link to: https://www.emscompact.gov/ Link to AzDPS site for background and fingerprint service: https://psp.azdps.gov/

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The Arizona Department of Health Services has two user portals:

• Use https://ems.azdhs.gov/lms/public/portal#/login for EMCTs, Ambulance Services, and Training Centers
• Use https://emshospitals.azdhs.gov/lms/public/portal#/login for Trauma Centers and Base Hospitals

As of July 2025, we no longer have a walk-in area. All in-person help requires an appointment. Please see the Contact Us page for points of contact.