Certification Information

Many roles at West Jefferson Medical Center require licenses and/or certifications. Below, find information about all pertinent licensing.

Certified Nursing Assistant
Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administration
5647 Superior Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-6049
Phone 225.295.8575
Fax 225.295.8575
www.labenfa.com

Dietetics and Nutrition
18550 Highland Road, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone 225.756.3490
Fax 225.756.3472
www.lbedn.org

Emergency Medical Services
Candidate is required to be nationally registered through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
www.nremt.org

Candidates must also possess a State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals EMS License:
Emergency Medical Service-Bureau of EMS
11224 Boardwalk Drive Suite A-1
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225.275.1764
www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=220

Out-of-state candidates must file for reciprocity if nationally registered:
www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=220&Detail=1253

Required to obtain a Jefferson Parish work license:
Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S.) Licensing
910 3rd Street
Gretna, LA 70056
504.349.5382 / Fax 504.349.5378
www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm?DocID=7920

D Class Driver License – Dept. of Motor Vehicles

Health Care Provider (AHA) – WJMC EMS Dept. or Tulane Simulation Ctr. 504.988.9150 (note: card must be from the American Heart Association, healthcare provider level)

Emergency Vehicle Operator Course – National Safety Council Coaching Systems at www.nsc.org/products_training/Training/Pages/OnlineTraining.aspx or WJMC EMS 504.349.1552

Hazardous Materials Response.... Awareness Level – Michigan State University Online Safety Training from www.saferesponse.com

ACLS and PALS (optional) certification from the American Heart Association – note resources listed above (Paramedic level)

Other Requirements EMT-Basic:

• NREMT-B
• Jefferson Parish License
• CPR
• Defensive Driving
• State of Louisiana Chauffeur’s License
• Hazmat
• State of Louisiana Bureau of EMS License
• BLS card

EMT-Intermediate:

• NREMT-B
• State of Louisiana Chauffeur’s License
• Jefferson Parish License
• State of Louisiana Bureau of EMS License
• CPR
• Hazmat
• Defensive Driving
• BLS card

Licensed Practical Nurse:
3421 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 50
Metairie, LA 70072
Phone 504.838.5791
Fax 504.838.5279
www.lsbpne.com

Licensed Professional Counselors:
8631 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone 225.765.2515
Fax 225.765.2514
www.lpcboard.org

Pharmacy:
5651 Corporate Blvd., Suite 8-E
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone 225.925.6496
Fax 225.925.6499
www.labp.com

Physicians:
630 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone 504.568.6820
www.lsbme.louisiana.gov

Radiologic Technologists:
3108 Cleary Avenue, Suite 207
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone 504.838.5231
FAX 504.780.1740
www.lsrtbe.org

Registered Nurse:
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone 225.755.7500
Fax 225.755.7584
www.lsbn.state.la.us

Respiratory Therapist:
P.O. Box 30250
New Orleans, LA 70130-0250
Phone 504.568.6820 x 235
Fax 504.568.3176
www.lsbn.state.la.us

Social Worker:
18550 Highland Road, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone 225.756.3470 or 800.521.1941
Fax: 225.756.3472
www.labswe.org

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