• Frequently check the status of your recertification application. Once you see your expiration date has been updated, your recertification is complete. 
• The education applied in the National Component must be at or above the current certification level. 
• The Registry encourages you to enter your education into your transcript throughout your recertification cycle. Do not wait until the last minute. 
• Portions of/or completed EMS education programs (EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic) within the current certification cycle dates, which have been awarded credit with proof of education or certifications of completion, can be used for recertification. 
• One standardized course does not cover all the topics of the National Components. 
• Classes can only be used one time. A class can be assigned in different components or areas of the recertification application until maximum credits are assigned. But you cannot have multiple classes of the same class. 
  • Once education is entered and education shows 100% complete, this does not automatically qualify that education meets the requirements for recertification. The final determination is made by National Registry staff review. 
  • If your recertification application is marked incomplete for education, check the Message Center at the bottom of your “My Certification” page and email support@nremt.org for information about what needs correction.
  • If your education is completed and recertification period is open for renewal, submit early! Rolling recertification is a benefit to those who submit early. 

Update Profile: 

Update Profile: 

Manage Affiliations: 

For “Active Status,” please check that your agency affiliation is correct.   

*Agency affiliation is not required. You can recertify in the Inactive Status. 

• Remove any old agency affiliations to avoid your application being denied at the agency level. 
• Follow up with any pending affiliation requests. + If you are not affiliated with an agency, you will renew as “Inactive.”

Add Continuing education to your recertification dashboard

• Prepare scanned or digital copies to upload all education you are submitting. 
• Check account for any education entered by your training officer. 
• Check for CAPCE education that is available to import from “CAPCE Import function.” 
• Add all education you are submitting to your transcript.

Recertification Application

• Complete the Recertification Application under “My Certification Role.” 
• Once payment is made and completed, return to recert application screen. 
• After you complete all sections, click “Submit Application.” 
• Important: Your application is not submitted until you click “Submit Application.”

Check your status 

Log in to your account and monitor the progress of your application until a new expiration date appears.

Check your Message Center

Applications may need further actions due to: 

• Being selected for a random audit 
• Being marked incomplete and returned for the individual to make corrections 
• Pending Training Officer and/or Medical Director verifications

Check your Email

National Registry frequently sends important information and email reminders for recertification. 

• Reminders to recertify: If you have submitted your application, and are still receiving emails to recertify, this means you are not yet recertified. Check your account and messages for more information. Action is required. 
• Application actions: If your application is returned for correction or you are randomly selected for audit, you will be notified by email in addition to receiving a message in your account.

• CPR and other standardized certificate or card courses can be used for recertification credits. Use these sites to convert your course completion to continuing education credits: 
  • American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/capce 
  • American Heart Association: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/need-to-claim-youraha-continuing-education-credits 
• CAPCE Accredited Courses: www.capce.org 
• State EMS Offices: 
  • Check your local state EMS office for state-approved education. Most states have a  state-approved EMS education learning management system.

Who do I contact if I need help with my recertification application or have questions?

Recertification questions can be sent to support@nremt.org. 

The National Registry’s regular business hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. 

Why does my agency need an account on the National Registry website?

The National Registry encourages online submission of recertification applications. Having the agency registered with the National Registry allows for the electronic verification of recertification applications and provides access to information, dashboards, online roles, roster review, and timely communications to serve their EMS professionals better. Online agencies and application submissions significantly reduce processing times and increase accuracy.

What are the requirements of an agency to request affiliation with the National Registry? 

The requirements are to employ Nationally Certified individuals and submit electronic recertification applications. The Training Officer of the agency creates the new agency, and Registry will approve the request if appropriate. The agency must have individuals who work or volunteer using their EMS skills. 

How can I tell if I am affiliated with an agency? 

Log in to your National Registry account and select My Certification role. Under the Agency Affiliation selection on your Dashboard, it will display any agencies with which you are currently affiliated with or which you have requested affiliation. You may add and delete any agency by clicking the Add or Remove Agency Affiliation link.  

Can a Training Officer or certified individual affiliate with more than one agency?

Yes, a Training Officer or certified individual can affiliate with multiple agencies. 

What education is accepted for the National Registry recertification?

The National Registry accepts state EMS office recognized, CAPCE accredited education, and education recognized in the Alternative Recertification Credits Policy. Please check with your state EMS office for additional information on accepted state-approved or local component requirements, or state exceptions.

What is the intended use of the Education Updates or Guidelines?

Education updates are guidelines or suggested lesson plans for the National Component topics. Note: You are not required to use the lesson plans verbatim and are not required to use or turn in skills assessment sheets with recertification applications. 

If I fail Recertification by Examination, can I still be recertified? 

Individuals who do not receive a passing score on the Recertification by Examination may still renew by continuing education if all requirements are completed by their current expiration date. Individuals using Recertification by Examination to satisfy an audit or under investigation do not qualify for the CE application. An unsuccessful examination in those cases will result in a lapsed certification.  

Can I drop my certification to a lower level?

Requests to drop a certification to a lower level can be sent to support@nremt.org. 

To return to a higher level, all certification requirements must be met to include both the cognitive and psychomotor examinations. 

Can I Recertify late?

EMT, AEMT, Paramedic late recertification 
If the recertification application was not submitted before the March 31 deadline, the individual may pay a $50 reinstatement fee and submit the application by April 30 of the current expiration year. All continuing education requirements must have been met before March 31 of their current recertification cycle. 

EMR late recertification 
If the recertification application was not submitted before the September 30 deadline, the individual may pay a $50 reinstatement fee and submit the application by October 31 of the current expiration year. All continuing education requirements must have been met before September 30 of their current recertification cycle.