Volunteer and Collaboration Opportunities

National Registry Volunteer & Collaboration Registration

The National Registry of EMT's relies heavily on input from volunteers in the EMS community to improve our products and services. Several times a year we gather a diverse group of EMS professionals from across the nation to collaborate with us in distinct areas, such as: examination development, publication and software review, practice analysis and others. EMS personnel of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply and become part of this prestigious group that is helping shape the future of the National Registry.

Ready to participate? 

To complete an application to volunteer with the National Registry:

  1. Log in to your NREMT account (or create one if you don’t have an account).
  2. Go to your personal page and select “Volunteer” under the “MY ROLES” section.
  3. This will open the volunteer form. Complete the form to enter your information and be added to the general volunteer pool.

Thank you for your interest in collaborating with the National Registry!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

Regardless of your current role in EMS, volunteering with the National Registry is a unique opportunity for professional development. Most volunteer initiatives provide a unique chance to network with some of the most talented EMS personnel in the nation, and each initiative offers first hand insight into the National Registry processes, products, and services. 

Initiatives requiring travel feature a fully-funded travel package including food and lodging. After you’ve completed an initiative, you can count your National Registry volunteer experience toward the continuing education requirements of your next National EMS recertification period. (Hours earned vary by initiative.)*

VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES

 Examination Development


Developing the Examination involves drafting and reviewing potential items for the examination (i.e. written test), having subject matter experts (SMEs) recommend passing standards and assess potential sources of bias in the exam items.
 
What current opportunities are available? 
The National Registry is currently seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) at all experience levels to participate in examination item review panels. These panels play a critical role in evaluating pre-test items for clarity, accuracy, and bias. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues nationwide and contribute to the development of strong certification examinations.
How often do these volunteer opportunities happen?
Examination development volunteer opportunities happen regularly throughout the year.

 

Publication and Software Review

Reviewing National Registry publications and software involves reading documents and/or testing software, including changes to our website and mobile application.
 

What will I do as a volunteer?
Volunteers will be asked to review documents, products and/or test new services to provide feedback on the overall practicality, as well as the look and feel of the proposed updates. Volunteer opportunities range from completing surveys and interviews, to participating in focus groups.
How often do these volunteer opportunities happen?
These opportunities happen sporadically throughout the year.

Practice Analysis

The practice analysis allows our examinations to accurately reflect job conditions by obtaining a detailed description of actual work performed in the field by EMS providers.
 

What will I do as a volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities range from submitting job logs, being interviewed, participating in focus groups, and providing feedback on preliminary reports.
How often do these volunteer opportunities happen?
These opportunities happen every 5 years.

READY TO PARTICIPATE?

After applying, a National Registry representative will contact you with more information if you are selected. Please keep in mind that each initiative has room for only a small number of applicants at a time and some initiatives happen every couple of years. So, please don’t panic if you aren’t selected right away!

We value your interest in collaborating with National Registry and look forward to working with you!