Account Creation

If you already have an account, go to The Application section.

To create an account, follow these steps:
  1. Go to www.nremt.org
  2. Select the red “Sign In” button on the Registry homepage if you already have an account OR select the blue “Create an Account” button
  3. Enter your social security number and then select “Submit”
  4. If you receive an alert message stating your social security number is already in use with another account, you can recover information via the website or by calling 614-888- 4484
  5. Select the “Submit” button
Next, you will be taken through the Registration Process.
FAQ: Can I print a receipt for my application fee?
Yes, you can print a receipt for the application fee. You can use the steps below to do so.
  1. Log in to your Registry account at www.nremt.org. Select role, “CBT Candidate”
  2. Click on “My Applications”
  3. Click on “Application Status/ATT’s”
  4. Click on the smaller box that says “Print Payment Receipt”
FAQ: How long does it take to process my name change request?
Name change requests are processed within 3-5 business days, provided we have all the needed documents. We process all requests by date received. During higher volume times, this timeframe could be longer.
FAQ: How long will it take for Pearson VUE to receive my name change?
Once we have updated your name in the Registry system it can take up to one business day to update to Pearson VUE.
FAQ: My address is incorrect. How do I change it?
If you need to update your address, you can do this by logging into your National Registry account. Click on the settings icon in the upper right-hand corner of the webpage, then click on “Edit NREMT Profile Information.” From there you can make the needed changes to your account.

If your address does not match your ID when you go to test, that is okay. You need the information on your account to be accurate so that any communication sent from the Registry can reach your current mailing address.
FAQ: My name, suffix, social security number, or birthday is wrong. How do I update this?
If your name, social security number or birthdate are wrong on your account, you will need to email support@nremt.org with legal documentation of the correct information. Legal documents that can be used to update the account are Social Security card, valid driver’s license or government ID, or legal name change documents. If the name on your account does not match your ID for testing you will need to update it – this includes adding additional middle or last names, suffixes (Sr., Jr. or IV) or changes due to marital status.
FAQ: The Registry asks for middle initial only, but my middle name is on my ID/ driver’s license. Is that okay?
The Registry profile/account only allows candidates to enter one middle initial. The middle initial is optional. A blank middle initial will not prevent you from testing. If the initial on your account matches the first initial of your middle name on your ID/driver’s license, you should not have any problems testing.
FAQ: Where do I make my payment?
To make your payment use the following steps:
  1. Log into your National Registry account
  2. Select role “CBT Candidate”
  3. Click on “View All Certification Applications”
  4. Click on “Application Payment” link
  5. Select payment type
  6. Complete the needed payment information

Application Review

Both the Registry and your education program review your application. Our system checks your application to make sure it is complete. We make sure the education listed is correct. If our system finds an error or missing information, a person reviews it. We will contact you about missing information or errors through your Candidate Dashboard.

Deadlines

Here are the important deadlines you should be aware of:

Initial Course
Initial courses are valid for two years from the month and year of course completion.
  • A course completed in 01/2019 would be valid until 01/31/2021
ATT
Authorizations to Test (ATT) are valid for 90 days.
  • An ATT is only issued once an application is marked complete, which includes National Registry reviews, program reviews, and payment completion
  • An ATT purchased within 90 days of the course expiration date will expire on the date of course expiration
Note: Some states require skills verification before ATT’s are issued

Cognitive Exam Results
Cognitive exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day and year of successful completion. For candidates with a course completion date prior to November 1, 2018, passed portions of each examination are valid for 12 months.

Psychomotor Exam Results
EMR psychomotor exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day, and year of successful completion. For candidates with a course completion date prior to November 1, 2018, passed portions of each examination are valid for 12 months.
FAQ: Will my ATT be emailed to me?
You will not receive the ATT in an email. See the sections in this handbook for Authorization to Test (ATT) and How to Check on your Application and Exam Results.

Application Fees

The EMR application fee is $88.
  • The fee is charged for each attempt of the cognitive exam
  • The application fee can be refunded within the National Registry Refund Policy criteria
We offer refunds within 90 days of payment, minus an administrative fee, for the following reasons:
  • Completion of incorrect application
  • Candidate no longer wishes to seek National Registry certification
You can read the policies and procedures related to payment and refund policy at: https://www.nremt.org/Policies/General-Policies/Payment-Policies

How to Check on Your Application and Exam Results

To get information about your application and its status, check your account. All updates to your account appear on the Candidate Dashboard. We do not tell you or email you about your application or exam results. Instead, we post the information to your account, which you can access at any time. Check your account for updates related to:
  • Application payments
  • Application status
  • Authorization to Test (ATT)
  • Eligibility status (if applicable)
  • Cognitive exam results

Profile Information

After creating your account, you will need to follow these steps to complete your Profile registration:

After the registration process, you will have to log back in to your Profile page. You will need to fill out the required fields below to complete your Profile Information:
  1. Personal Information:
    1. First Name
    2. Middle Initial
    3. Last Name
    4. Date of Birth
    5. Social Security Number
  2. Mailing Address:
    1. Address
    2. City
    3. Country
    4. State
    5. Zip Code
  3. Contact Information:
    1. Select Phone Type
    2. Personal Email
    3. Work Email
    4. You may choose to uncheck the boxes for the following selections if you do not wish to receive notifications
      • Subscribe to Registry newsletters, alerts, and emails
      • Sign up for SMS/text alerts: Message and data rates may apply
The following sections are optional and do not have to be completed to save your profile. The Registry uses the following fields for research and administrative tasks. Please enter any information you wish to share before saving your profile.
  1. Professional Information:
    1. Primary Employer Type
    2. EMS Employment Status
    3. Primary EMS Responsibilities
    4. EMS Service Type
    5. Volunteer Status
    6. States Licensed in as EMS Provider
    7. Initial Year of State EMS Licensure
  2. Demographic Information:
    1. Highest Level of Education Completed
    2. Sex
    3. Ethnicity
    4. Race
Once everything is completed, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Save.” You can then go the CBT Candidate Dashboard to start your application.
FAQ: What are the application statuses and what do they indicate?
Below are various application statuses you will see on your online National Registry account.

National Registry Application Review

Pending: Application has been submitted to the Registry but not reviewed
Incomplete Application: Application has been submitted and reviewed and is missing information
Application Submitted: Application has been submitted and reviewed
Application Being Processed: Application has been submitted and is on hold after review
Unsubmitted: Application has been saved but not completed and submitted

Course Completion

Verfication Request Submitted: The application has been submitted to have course completion verified by your EMS program
Practical Skills Verified: Your program director has verified your course completion date

Practical Skills Verification

Verfication Request Submitted: The application has been submitted to have your BLS psychomotor exam verified by your program or state office
Course Completion Verified: Your program director or state office has verified your BLS psychomotor skills

Application Payment

Not Submitted: No payment has been submitted to application
Paid in Full: Application has been paid in full

Application Complete

Ready to Test: Means your Authorization to Test (ATT) has been issued and you need to schedule your exam. You will only see Ready to Test on your account for the time period the ATT is valid.

Gaining Certification

Once you have earned your certification, you can get your card and wall certificate. If you chose the “mail” option when you created your application, we will mail you a packet when your account updates with full certification. We use first class mail with the United States Postal Service, and packets can take up to 30 days for delivery. The packet will have a letter with a copy of your National Registry card attached, a wall certificate, and an EMR patch. If you chose the print option when you created your application, you can print the card and certificate, and we will mail a patch to you.

If you do not receive your packet after 30 days, email support@nremt.org. You will need to verify your current address, registry number, and first and last name.
You also have the option of printing your card and certificate from your account in the My Certification page. Here is how to print your card/certificate:
  1. Login to your account
  2. Select “My Certification” from the drop-down menu
  3. On the left-hand side, select “View Transaction History”
  4. Click the blue “Print Card” button or the blue “Print Certificate” button

Registration

After creating your account, you will need to follow these steps to complete your profile registration:
  1. Enter the following account information: 
    1. Username
    2. Password
  2. Enter your personal information:
    1. First Name
    2. Middle Initial
    3. Last Name •
      • Important to note: Enter your name as it appears on the forms of identification you will take to your exam site. How you enter your name in your profile is how it will appear on all cards, certificates, or official documentation sent to you from the Registry.
  3. Enter your contact information:
    1. Email
    2. Phone
  4. Select the following user role: “EMS Professional Role”
  5. Read and check the attestation at the bottom of the page
  6. Select the “Submit” button
Next, you will be logged out of the account, and will need to log back in with your username and password. After logging back in, you will then complete your Profile Information.

Recertification

You need to recertify every two years. To recertify, you can submit continuing education hours or take a recertification exam. To learn about the recertification requirements, go to this website: https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/emr-recert

The Application

After you complete your profile, begin the EMR application.
  1. From the Candidate Dashboard, click on the blue button “Create Certification Application”
  2. Verify your Personal Information:
    1. Name
    2. Address
    3. Home Phone
    4. Email
    5. Select “Next”
  3. Choose one of the following Credentials Delivery Methods to let us know how you want to receive your National Registry card and certificate:
    1. I will print my own card/certificate
      • This option means you will only receive a patch and letter in the mail. You will need to print a copy of the card/certificate from your National Registry account
    2. I would like a printed card/certificate mailed to me
      • This option means you will have a card/certificate mailed to you and you still have the option of printing a card/certificate from your National Registry account
    3. Verify your selection
    4. Select “Next”
  4. Choose Application Registry Level:
    1. Select “EMR” from the drop-down menu
    2. Verify your selection
    3. Select “Next”
  5. Criminal Convictions and License Discipline Disclosures:
    1. Answer Criminal Convictions and License Discipline Disclosures
    2. Follow the prompts
    3. Answer the questions honestly
    4. Select “Agree & Submit”
  6. Initial Course:
    1. Answer the question, “Are you currently enrolled in or have completed a full initial EMR course in the past two years?”
    2. Select “Next”
  7. Course Dates:
    1. Enter Initial Course Completion Date
    2. Select “Next”
  8. Program State: Location of Initial EMS Education Program
    1. Select state/location from drop down menu
    2. Select “Next”
  9. EMS Education Program:
    1. Select EMS program
    2. Select “Next”
  10. Program Section (you may see this if your program has designated Program Sections):
    1. Select Program Section - If you have not been given one you can select “None”
    2. Select “Next”
  11. CPR Expiration Date:
    1. Enter CPR card expiration date
    2. Select “Next”
  12. Review Application:
    1. Read the statement then verify the information is accurate
    2. Select “Next”
  13. Attestation:
    1. Read the attestation carefully before verifying “I agree to abide by these terms”
    2. Select “Next”
Once the application is submitted you can monitor its status through the Candidate Dashboard.

Part 4: Cognitive Exam