HOW TO Join MERT
There are a variety of paths those interested in joining MERT can take in order to become a member and we are here to help along the way.
Requirements of members
24 hours per month on shift
All members are required to take a total of 24 hours of shifts each month. Part of these 24 hours include a minimum of one athletic shift per semester.
MCI, NSO, and Fling
In addition to weekly GBMs, MERT also holds special training events throughout the school year to prepare members to better handle more complicated events.
Weekly GBMs
Each week MERT holds general body meetings which are meant to maintain members’ competency in a variety of skills ranging from cardiac arrest to trauma.
Maintenance of certifications
Like any EMS organization, MERT members must do continuing education in order to keep both state and national EMT licenses and CPR certification.
How to join mert
CERTIFY THROUGH MERT
If you are a freshman or sophomore and would like to obtain your certification, MERT holds an EMT class during the spring semester.
To receive the application, we ask that you attend an info session on either August 29th (2-3PM in JMHH F95) or August 30th (2-3PM on Zoom). If you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, please email membership@pennmert.org.
Applications open on August 30th, and are due on September 25th.
We will reach out to send out interview invites to selected applicants after the application deadline. Interviews are scheduled to be anytime between October 16th to October 18th. Final decisions will be sent out shortly after interviews.
ALREADY EMT CERTIFIED
If you have a current EMT certification from another state/NREMT, you are eligible to apply for MERT through our reciprocity pathway. If your license is not from Pennsylvania, you will also need to complete the reciprocity process to transfer your license, which you will work on with MERT after acceptance to our organization.
To receive the application, we ask that you attend an info session on either August 29th (2-3PM in JMHH F95) or August 30th (2-3PM on Zoom). If you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, please email membership@pennmert.org.
Applications open on August 30th, and are due on September 10th.
We will reach out to send out interview invites to selected applicants after the application deadline. Interviews are scheduled on September 20th. Final decisions will be sent out shortly after interviews.
CERTIFY EXTERNALLY
If the timing of MERT’s EMT class does not fit with your schedule, there are many classes offered by other organizations that may work for you.
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