National Registry certification policies are established to assure the public, EMS licensing or authorizing agencies, employers, and other healthcare providers that certified EMS professionals have demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively. Policies are regularly reviewed and updated. 

Academic Credit Policy: 

Details the requirements for using college courses, initial EMS education programs, and other forms of academic credit for recertification and certification processes.

Accepted Education and Documentation Policy: 

Outlines what education is accepted for recertification and certification, and how that education must be documented to be accepted.

Alternative Recertification Credits: 

Policy authorizing National Registry to award credits for recertification to function as an alternative to continuing education in certain, appropriately defined circumstances.

Appeals Policy: 

Defines the appeals process for individuals in cases of adverse decisions.

Certificant Personal Information Policy:

Outlines public and personal or private information and authorized sharing of information.

Certification Schemes: 

All Levels: Identifies requirements to gain initial certification, maintain certification, and regain National Certification if lapsed or expires.

Code of Conduct: 

Outlines values, compliance, and professional standards as a condition of certification and recertification.

Criminal Convictions:

Establishes eligibility requirements for National Certification related to criminal convictions and applies to eligibility requirements for both initial certification and recertification.

Disciplinary Actions Policy: 

Specifies the situations that may lead to action against a certification.

Examination Irregular Behavior: 

Specifies situations that constitute irregular behavior during an examination, including Recertification by Examination (RBE).

Fee Structures and Refunds: 

Payment policies for fee structures, forms of payment, and issuance of refunds.

Inactive Status: 

Defines the inactive status requirements and process to return to active status certification.

Live Remote Proctored Examinations (updated to include RBE): 

Outlines the uses, restrictions, and processes for Live Remote Proctored examinations, which now includes EMR and EMT Recertification by Examination (RBE).

Mark King Initiative (MKI):

The policy is for select states and time periods only. It allows previously Nationally Certified individuals to regain certification and for them to maintain their National EMS Certification.

Recertification Audits: 

Explains the random sampling of individuals audited, the process,30 and failure to submit documentation to support the education claimed on the recertification applications.

Reconsideration of Eligibility Policy: 

Specifies the circumstances under which reconsideration of eligibility or reinstatement of certification is allowed.

Reporting of Possible Misconduct: 

Articulates the obligation and importance of reporting misconduct information to the National Registry.

Terms of Certification Policy:

Establishes requirements for eligibility for certification and recertification. 

For the most recent and updated policy information, please visit the Policies page on the National Registry’s website: www.nremt.org.