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.
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
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges
The organization supports having one national certifying organization
鈥淭he NREMT should reconsider its currently proposed position that creates a new 鈥榖ack door鈥� option for state-level accreditation,鈥� NEMSMA said
The board also stated that it has been disappointed in the outcomes of CAAHEP accreditation of paramedic education programs
Our co-hosts tackle the week鈥檚 top stories, including an EMT who was handcuffed after hitting a cop car with the rig door while exiting to unload a patient
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
Physicians group emphasizes the role of active EMS physician oversight, saying it is not guaranteed in state-level programs
Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification
鈥淭he EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states鈥�
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent proposal from NREMT that could affect certification requirements for providers at all levels
All levels of certification for EMS providers would be affected; the public comment period is open
With two felony convictions each, the two plaintiffs also cannot serve in many fire departments
Nearly 60% of the state鈥檚 EMTs and about 15% of paramedics did not provide patient care in 2021, suggesting they left the workforce altogether
In addition, 40 individuals completed Fitch & Associates鈥� Communication Center Manager program
Do you need a recertification? Refresh2021 continues until March 31
Columbia State Community College鈥檚 EMS students鈥� national registry pass rate topped the national and state averages
Data, even when it鈥檚 inaccurate or represented out of context, can confirm our biases. Answer five questions about how your agency鈥檚 data is being shared and interpreted
All 60 members of the Ames Fire Department are on track to be EMT-certified by January
FF-EMT Ryan O鈥機onnor said while he had completed the necessary requirements for recertification, a department mixup caused the paperwork to be late
After successfully completing the program and obtaining their state certification, participants will be promoted to EMT-B with a pay increase
Ambulance services experience staffing shortage as providers wait for national certification
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
The National Registry announced the suspension of Distributive Education limits for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMRs due for recertification next year
Former Belen Fire Chief Bret Ruff said he had put the transfer of his license from Nevada to New Mexico 鈥渙n the back burner鈥�
The graduation ceremony for the nine Abbott EMS employees coincided with EMS Week
Officials said South Dakota鈥檚 location makes it a key state among Compact members
The man was ordered to pay a fine after claiming to be a paramedic at a vehicle crash scene in January
Boston EMS officials hope reducing financial barriers to education will increase inclusivity among all ranks at the department
The National Registry of EMTs has postponed the end date for provisional certifications to June 30, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
