Program Directors
The Role of a National Registry Program Director
Program Directors are responsible for validating the competency of candidates seeking National EMS Certification. While responsibilities vary slightly by state, Program Directors are normally responsible for verifying successful course completion for all certification levels. In some states, Program Directors are responsible for conducting EMT level psychomotor examinations. If you have questions about Program Director responsibilities in your state, please contact your state EMS authority. Contact information for all state EMS agencies can be found on the State EMS Agencies page.
Announcement for Program Directors: The National Registry of EMTs has updated and improved the reports most often used by Program Directors. These include:
- Candidate Progress Report
- Certification Examinations Results Report
- Psychomotor Results Report
- Performance Report
CREATE NEW PROGRAM FOR PARAMEDIC LEVEL
CREATE NEW PROGRAM FOR EMR/EMT/AEMT LEVEL
ASSOCIATE AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PARAMEDIC PROGRAM)
ASSOCIATE AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR (EMR, EMT, AEMT PROGRAMS)
Click here for detailed instructions on how to associate with an existing EMR, EMT, AEMT EMS education program
CHANGING AN EMS PROGRAM'S ADDRESSS/CONTACT INFORMATION
As the program director, you have the ability to make this change. Please follow these steps.
- Log into nremt.org
- Click on the person icon to the right of your name on the left margin.
- Click on the Professional Profile under MY ACCOUNT in the left margin.
- Scroll down to the Program Director box.
- Click on Program Profile.
- On the next screen, click on the Program Code you want to change the information.
- Enter the information changes.
- Click Submit
HOW TO ADD/REMOVE LEVEL IN AN EXISTING STATE-APPROVED PROGRAM
If you need to add a level to a state-approved program, please contact the state EMS office directly. (EMR/EMT/AEMT only)
https://nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices
PREPARE STUDENTS TO GAIN INITIAL CERTIFICATION
| Provider Level | Certification Webpage | Certification Handbook |
| EMR | EMR Certification Webpage | EMR Certification Handbook |
| EMT | EMT Certification Webpage | EMT Certification Handbook |
| AEMT | AEMT Certification Webpage | AEMT Certification Handbook |
| Paramedic | Paramedic Certification Webpage | Paramedic Certification Handbook |
AUTHORIZE STUDENTS TO TAKE A COGNITIVE EXAMINATION
Log In
If you do not already have a National Registry account with a username and password, create a New Account on the National Registry homepage. If you forgot your username or password, use the Password Recovery Page for assistance.Verification of Course Completion
Once logged in, please view the Program Director video for detailed instructions for Verification of Course Completion.
VERIFY EMT PRACTICAL SKILLS EXAMINATION RESULTS
Log In
If you do not already have a National Registry account with a username and password, create a New Account on the National Registry homepage. If you forgot your username or password, use the Password Recovery Page for assistance.Practical Exam Verification
EMR and EMT Level ExamsIf your State permits, you will need to verify the Psychomotor (Practical) Examination of your students.
- To verify skills, click on ‘Practical Exam Verification’ on the left hand side of the screen
- Review all the requirements listed. As Program Director you will indicate one of the following responses
- ‘Not Our Student’ or ‘Failed Final Attempt’
- ‘Successfully Completed Practical Examination’ (Successful Practical Skills Completion)
- Click on ‘Search’
- You will see a list of candidates who indicated they were part of your education program as in Step 2. Proceed as prompted
- By clicking ‘Submit’ you are attaching your “electronic signature” to that candidate’s application
- Once you have processed a student on the list, they will be removed
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PROFICIENCY EVALUATION AND A CERTIFICATION EXAM?
When candidates create their initial application, they will need to select an Application Type. All candidates seeking National EMS Certification at the EMR, EMT, Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic level should choose the appropriate Certification Examination. Proficiency Evaluations DO NOT result in National Registry certification. Typically, candidates should NOT choose a Proficiency Evaluation unless specifically instructed to by their State EMS official(s) or their program directors.
Proficiency Evaluation
Reasons to select a Proficiency Evaluation may include the following:
- A candidate who has been instructed to take the Proficiency Evaluation by a State EMS Office.
- An individual seeking approval as an EMS Instructor (varies by state).