/certification Certification en-US Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /international/articles/rwandas-national-ems-system-c0EPD5BxOWYuHPOG/ The Rwandan Ministry of Health’s Jean Marie Uwitonze and Dr. Sudha Jayaraman discuss the jewel in the crown of African Ambulance Services Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:31:01 GMT /international/articles/rwandas-national-ems-system-c0EPD5BxOWYuHPOG/ /nremt/capce-national-registry-partner-for-improved-recertification-process The CAPCE Import Tool will save time when submitting continuing education courses Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:30:07 GMT /nremt/capce-national-registry-partner-for-improved-recertification-process /nremt/national-registry-opens-2024-recertification-cycle-for-emts-aemts-and-paramedics Significant updates to the process, open until March 31, 2025, will benefit clinicians and approvers Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:13:54 GMT /nremt/national-registry-opens-2024-recertification-cycle-for-emts-aemts-and-paramedics /nremt/n-y-becomes-50th-state-to-recognize-nremt-as-pathway-for-ems-certification With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:28:13 GMT /nremt/n-y-becomes-50th-state-to-recognize-nremt-as-pathway-for-ems-certification /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment Bloomington Deputy Chief Carl Reeb said requiring applicants to have the state-issued paramedic license was one of the biggest recruitment barriers Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment /ems-training-and-education/fmr-conn-fire-chief-allegedly-had-firefighter-impersonate-him-for-ems-training Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:40:22 GMT /ems-training-and-education/fmr-conn-fire-chief-allegedly-had-firefighter-impersonate-him-for-ems-training /recruitment-and-retention/new-emts-graduate-from-pittsburgh-freedom-houses-first-ems-academy Nine new EMTs completed a 12-week paid training program launched earlier this year Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:32:15 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/new-emts-graduate-from-pittsburgh-freedom-houses-first-ems-academy /ethics/wis-ambulance-director-loses-license-resigns-after-child-endangerment-conviction The Waterford EMS director had been accused of using duct tape to subdue a misbehaving child during a family trip Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:07:00 GMT /ethics/wis-ambulance-director-loses-license-resigns-after-child-endangerment-conviction /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /legislation-funding/new-mich-legislation-extends-temporary-licenses-to-1-year-for-ems-trainees “Allowing trained EMTs and paramedics to continue doing their jobs as they proceed through the licensing process is a common-sense policy change that will have a major impact" Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:23:12 GMT /legislation-funding/new-mich-legislation-extends-temporary-licenses-to-1-year-for-ems-trainees /certification/new-certification-allows-n-y-ems-to-increase-als-delivery Officials stated Headwaters Emergency Medical Services has met the goal of having at least one ALS rig in service 24/7 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /certification/new-certification-allows-n-y-ems-to-increase-als-delivery /fire-ems/wis-chief-fired-in-wake-of-the-loss-of-ems-service Eagle Point Fire and EMS Chief Rocky Berg was terminated over several leadership issues Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:30:23 GMT /fire-ems/wis-chief-fired-in-wake-of-the-loss-of-ems-service /hospital/n-h-hospital-achieves-level-iii-n-trauma-center-designation Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is one of only two Level III trauma centers in the state Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:42:22 GMT /hospital/n-h-hospital-achieves-level-iii-n-trauma-center-designation /recruitment-and-retention/mayo-clinic-launches-paid-emt-training-program Comprehensive program covers fees and prepares students for National Registry and Minnesota certification exams Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:04 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/mayo-clinic-launches-paid-emt-training-program /ems-training-and-education/acadian-ambulance-launches-accelerated-emt-program-in-miss-county The program covers tuition, books and fees in exchange for two years of service Wed, 29 May 2024 10:08:26 GMT /ems-training-and-education/acadian-ambulance-launches-accelerated-emt-program-in-miss-county /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders Duette Fire Chief Rocky Parker wants Manatee County officials to allow volunteer paramedics to provide ALS service Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:36:50 GMT /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations The web portal was launched to guide candidates through the new AEMT and paramedic certification examinations set to begin on July 1, 2024 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:11:18 GMT /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations /education-and-training/n-y-fire-department-launches-certification-program-for-ems The Massena Fire Department's program offers hands-on training, including CPR, basic trauma care, patient assessment and emergency medical procedures Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:37:55 GMT /education-and-training/n-y-fire-department-launches-certification-program-for-ems /simulation-training/calif-high-school-unveils-new-ambulance-simulator-for-emt-training Los Alamitos High School will use the simulator in its training to prepare students for EMT certification Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:45:37 GMT /simulation-training/calif-high-school-unveils-new-ambulance-simulator-for-emt-training /misconduct/fla-ff-fired-for-forging-paramedic-training-signature-falsifying-attendance-record Tampa Firefighter Andrew Dixon was at the center of allegations of racism in the department last year Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:16:35 GMT /misconduct/fla-ff-fired-for-forging-paramedic-training-signature-falsifying-attendance-record /certification/facing-medic-shortage-ind-fd-urges-increased-ems-certification-starts-ambulance-service Tri-Township Fire and Rescue fire chief required EMTs to become Advanced EMTs Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:26:41 GMT /certification/facing-medic-shortage-ind-fd-urges-increased-ems-certification-starts-ambulance-service /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:22:01 GMT /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc /ems-management/minn-ems-task-force-begins-work-on-community-feedback Task force members discussed funding, salaries, regulations and community paramedicine Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT /ems-management/minn-ems-task-force-begins-work-on-community-feedback /fire-ems/iowa-fire-department-becomes-ems-certified-for-first-time-since-2001 Oskaloosa Fire Department Captain Dan Hoy says the push for certification comes out of a desire to serve the community in as many capacities as possible Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:08:06 GMT /fire-ems/iowa-fire-department-becomes-ems-certified-for-first-time-since-2001 /certification/ill-fd-drops-emt-requirement-to-attract-more-applicants The East Peoria Fire Department has joined others in dropping a pre-hire EMS certification requirement Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:42:28 GMT /certification/ill-fd-drops-emt-requirement-to-attract-more-applicants /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment Bloomington Deputy Chief Carl Reeb said requiring applicants to have the state-issued paramedic license was one of the biggest recruitment barriers Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:04:13 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:36:50 GMT /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute