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.
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
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
The National Registry of EMTs has postponed the end date for provisional certifications to June 30, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A lawyer for the three EMTs, who have had their certifications suspended, said they were defending themselves against a 鈥渧iolent attack鈥�
Michigan authorities say the medics involved in the case of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead in August and died in a hospital in October, must pass a national exam to regain their licenses
The state legislature voted unanimously to join the compact during a special session dedicated to addressing the demands of COVID-19
The former Greenwood County EMT had his certification suspended for an additional two years in connection with the alleged 2018 photo incident
The city of Mattoon plans to enter into an agreement with Mattoon Firefighters Local 691 to allow newly hired firefighters to EMTs instead of paramedics
The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if he continues to present himself as an EMS provider
New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services officials allege the former EMT-instructor program coordinator failed to accurately track hours for 30 courses over four years
We have all seen the videos of street medics tending to civil unrest injuries, but do they have any legal protection, recognition or certified skills?
EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics will be permitted to complete all of their continuing education requirements online
An investigator wrote that the fire chief submitted 鈥渁 bulk renewal recertification鈥� for 20 firefighter-EMTs when only seven met the requirements for renewal
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Seasonal Firefighter Dario Gurrola, who was convicted of two felonies, filed a complaint against state EMS officials last week
In adapting to virtual classrooms, educators have embracing distance learning to continue to train new EMTs and paramedics
A bold proposal to change the way we educate and certify EMS providers
Don鈥檛 let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
South Louisiana Community College has expanded testing allowing as many as 140 students from seven training sites to be tested in the next two weeks
The governor鈥檚 order allows inactive EMS providers to work in the state under the supervision of a licensed EMS or healthcare professional
The state is allowing personnel who are qualified but not formally certified to expand their scope of practice, and is waiving test requirements for out-of-state providers
The order extends the deadline by three months and allows continuing education to be completed remotely
The firefighters were allowed to graduate a month early to help fill gaps after 11 department members were quarantined
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
As psychomotor testing sites close, the NREMT executive committee voted to allow for provisional certifications during the national emergency
The state鈥檚 peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
The interstate personnel licensing system was approved to begin operations early to help agencies impacted by COVID-19
The interstate system is set to go live in June with 18 member states
The National Registry of EMTs will issue 12-digit identification numbers to all EMS professionals and students
Town leaders decided not to reverse the chief鈥檚 raise so long as he passes his EMT certification test next month
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County鈥檚 southern region
Court documents indicate that training, intoxication, and unlicensed professional were transporting patients for a private ambulance company
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