The Recertification by Examination (RBE) option allows you to demonstrate competency without having to obtain and document continuing education. 

RBE option is available beginning April 1 (EMR is October 1), up to one year before your current expiration date. You may attempt RBE only one time per recertification cycle. For RBE application dates, refer to the Important Dates section of this guide.

Note: You can now test RBE one time before your current expiration date to satisfy an audit. You will need to successfully complete the examination before your expiration date. Refer to the “Audits” Section for more information on the Recertification by Examination in lieu of submitting proof of education. 

All education must be completed within your certification cycle listed on your dashboard and before your current expiration date. All materials must be submitted electronically by the expiration date of your expiration year. See the Important Dates section for more information. If applying during the reinstatement period, which is 30-days following your current expiration date, all education must have been completed before your current expiration. Refer to the Reinstatement Period section for more information.  

NOTE: All recertification fees are nonrefundable (This includes Recertification by Examination fees). 

To give RBE applicants enough time to apply and test before their certification expiration date, the RBE application deadline date is approximately five business days prior to this date. 

Individuals choosing the RBE option are only permitted one attempt to successfully pass the examination. Those who do not pass the examination will be able to submit their recertification with continuing education prior to their certification expiration date.

RBE applicants will be able to seek skills verification from their Training Officer and/or Medical Director as soon as the application has been completed. If your agency is in the National Registry database, you can request the signatures through your National Registry account.

See section Inactive to Active Section for more information.  

• Log in to your account on the National Registry website: • Select the “My Certification” role. 

            • Click the “Recert by Exam” tab and then “Create Application.” 
            • Complete the application and submit your application. 
            • Apply payment. 

• To locate your Authorization to Test (ATT): 

            • Select the “Recert by Exam” tab and “App Status/Results.” 
            • Follow the directions on the letter to schedule your examination with Pearson VUE. 

• Take and pass the examination by the expiration date of your expiration year.

        
NOTE: The ATT should post within 24 to 48 hours (about two business days), the applicant will need to log into their account and check to see if the ATT letter has been posted to your account. If not, contact the National Registry’s Customer Experience team for help via email at support@nremt.org or call 614-888-4484 during business hours.