The National Registry is committed to the protection of the public by offering ongoing improvements in the recertification process and updating requirements that will favorably  impact EMS for many years to come. Specifically, the National Continued Competency Program incorporates the use of evidence-based medicine, gives state and local agencies the freedom to dictate a portion of their education requirements, and provides a foundation for EMS Clinicians to embrace life-long learning. 

This recertification guide provides an overview of the recertification requirements and process as well as background information regarding National Registry certification and recertification. 

The National Registry of EMTs wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the State EMS Offices, Agencies, Training Officers, Medical Directors, and EMS Clinicians who are committed to maintenance of provider certification through the established requirements.

+ 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.

+ 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-your-aha-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.