Certification
Access our directory of articles on Certification in EMS, designed to guide professionals through the various certification processes, renewal requirements, and continuing education opportunities. This collection covers essential certifications like EMT, paramedic, and specialized courses that enhance your skills and career prospects. Understanding the certification pathways is crucial for staying compliant and advancing in your EMS career. For additional resources, explore our section on Continuing Education. Stay informed and ensure your credentials remain current with our comprehensive certification content.
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The Rwandan Ministry of Health鈥檚 Jean Marie Uwitonze and Dr. Sudha Jayaraman discuss the jewel in the crown of African Ambulance Services
Tri-Township Fire and Rescue fire chief required EMTs to become Advanced EMTs
Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic
Task force members discussed funding, salaries, regulations and community paramedicine
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
The East Peoria Fire Department has joined others in dropping a pre-hire EMS certification requirement
Legislation that can increase the number of EMTs in the field faces scrutiny about the impact of traumatic calls on young people
Bloomington鈥檚 new policy removes the paramedic licensing requirement to help increase the applicant pool
House Bill 404 ensures the the Department of Health considers a veteran鈥檚 training related to emergency medical services
The Texas Department of State Health Services found the medic did not adhere to protocols and compromised the patient鈥檚 condition
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters had one of their fire engines certified as carrying ALS care
Hanceville firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest call in January after receiving ALS training, certification
The Springdale Volunteer Fire Department is able to send EMS-certified personnel to medical emergencies
Bill by Rep. Dane Watro would streamline the certification process for veterans with medic training
Waverly Fire Rescue signed a second EMS contract and is working on ALS accreditation to meet the increasing call volume
A Muncie fire captain engaged recruits in scheme to text test questions and answers for the National Registry EMT exam
Bill would prohibit the State Board of Health from requiring a college degree for licensure as a paramedic
The nonprofit offered free certifications at FDIC
The NREMT and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are investigating Muncie Fire Department staffers
The suspension 鈥渨as a little surprising and a bit demoralizing,鈥� said Marcy Trubshaw, Eagle Point captain and EMS service director
More than 500,000 providers are currently at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level
State investigators found that Guard Well Medical Transportation failed to ensure its vehicles were properly staffed during transports and failed to properly train its employees
The actions were not the 鈥渇inal disposition of this entire matter,鈥� said Matt Gibbs, an attorney for the state Department of Health
Plainfield found out that a squad employee embezzled funds, and the chief had been responding to calls without a current state EMT certification
The change is in response to the staffing crisis due to the pandemic and will 鈥渆nsure a faster response when people need help鈥� one sponsor of the bill said
鈥淚 am proud of what I have contributed, but I鈥檓 even prouder of the personal and professional relationships I鈥檝e forged,鈥� Terry said
The resolution applies to continuing education, recertification, state licensure eligibility, refresher training and re-entry
Join NREMT leaders Bill Seifarth, Kevin Mackey and Maia Dorsett as they answer question about this dramatic period of events
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
Many industry professionals said they felt that stakeholders had been listened to, and some say this is a time to uphold standards and improve the industry
The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges
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