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Unit for Pre-hospital Emergency Care (UPEC)

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

The credentialing framework requires overseas-trained paramedics and EMTs to undergo qualification review and complete local training requirements for integration into Singapore's emergency medical services.

Last updated on 17 September 2026
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A credentialing framework has been established to ensure that all Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) trained overseas meet Singapore's standards. This framework allows qualified professionals to be officially recognised and integrated into the local emergency medical services system.

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

The eligibility criteria and requirements are outlined below:

Eligibility Criteria Table for Paramedics and EMTs

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, United Kingdom (UK), or United States of America (USA).

Registration

  • NIL

  • Registered as a paramedic in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, or with the US National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for at least one year and in good standing.

Experience

  • Applicants with EMT training must have at least two years of relevant experience as an EMT or in the pre-hospital/ambulance care setting.

  • Nursing-trained applicants applying for the EMT role must have at least two years of relevant experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital/ambulance care setting.

  • Applicants with paramedic training must have at least three years of relevant experience as a paramedic or in the pre-hospital/ambulance care setting.

  • Nursing-trained applicants applying for the paramedic role must have at least three years of relevant experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital/ambulance care setting.

Local Requirements

Qualification Review

  • Reviewed by PEC Training Review Panel.

  • Reviewed by PEC Training Review Panel.

Letter of Support (LOS)

  • Issued to support the work pass application via the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website.

  • Issued to support the work pass application via the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website.

Letter of Eligibility (LOE)

  • Issued for registration into the EMT Recertification Programme.

  • Issued for registration into the Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course.

Qualifying Assessment

  • Pass the EMT Recertification Programme.

  • Pass the Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course.

Application Process

  1. Download Application Forms:

  2. Complete the Application:

    • Fill out the appropriate application form.

    • Gather all required supporting documents.

  3. Submit Your Application:

  4. Application Review (Credentialing only):

    • Applications are reviewed by UPEC's PEC Training Review Panel.

    • Processing time is approximately 3-4 weeks.

Note: Work pass renewal applications are processed administratively and do not require panel review.

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 to review your qualifications and ensure they meet the national 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 the evolving best practices in emergency medical services.

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

For applications and enquiries:

Email: PAO_enquiry@upec.sg

Related documents:

  1. PRM and EMT Credentialing Application Form (opens in new tab)

  2. For PRM and EMT Work Pass Renewal Application Form (opens in new tab)

  3. List of Recognised Foreign-Trained Paramedic Qualifications (opens in new tab)