If you have just completed or are currently enrolled in a full EMT education program, and you are applying for EMT certification, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician.
  • Candidates must have completed the course within the past two years and the course Program Director must verify successful course completion on the National Registry website.
    • Successful completion of the National Registry EMT cognitive (knowledge) examination and a state approved psychomotor (skills) examination.
      • Passed portions of the cognitive and psychomotor examination remain valid for 24 months provided all other eligibility requirements are met.

Application Process

Follow these easy steps to apply for a National Registry examination:
  1. Create your account/log in to your profile.
  2. Create an application - Select the EMT level. Verify your personal information and make any necessary changes. Then, follow the prompts through the application process.
  3. Pay the application fee. The application fee is non-transferable and non- refundable. This fee is charged for each attempt of the cognitive examination.
  4. Monitor the progress of your application from your “Certification Application Status” in case additional actions are needed. Once the National Registry approves your application and your status is “Ready to Test,” you can view your ATT letter and contact Pearson Vue to schedule your examination.

Related Policies

Expiration Dates
Initial expiration dates are determined by the date the candidate successfully completes the entire national certification process (cognitive and psychomotor exams). EMT candidates completing the national certification process between the January 1 and June 30 will receive an expiration date of March 31 two years in the future. Individuals successfully completing the national certification process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of March 31 three years in the future.


Initial Certification

If you successfully complete the national certification process between:

January 1-June 30
July 1-December 31


Initial Cycle

Your initial certification date will be March 31:

2 years in the future
3 years in the future