When renewing National Registry certification, EMRs have the option of declaring their status as either "Active" or "Inactive". Active status means the EMR is 'actively' working and providing patient care. To renew with an 'active status', EMRs are required to be affiliated with an EMS Agency or Service with a Training Officer. 

An inactive status is designated for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals who are currently not providing patient care at their certification level. For example, inactive status may be helpful for EMS professionals who: 

• are not actively engaged in an EMS service or healthcare/patient care activity; 

• are not actively treating patients at their certification level but are involved as educators, administrators or regulators; 

• are unable to actively provide patient care for any variety of reasons - such as, moving, illness, pursuit of education, family responsibilities, etc. 

Individuals who wish to declare inactive status must continue to meet the National Registry continuing education recertification requirements in subsequent cycles. 
 
Inactive status is not for those unable to obtain and meet the educational requirements or those who have had limitations or revocation of a health care license. 
 
Individuals who request inactive status at the EMR level do not need to obtain verification of skills from their Training Officer/Supervisor. These individuals must complete all National Registry recertification education requirements or recertify by examination. 

Returning to Active Status 

Nationally Certified EMRs may request return to active status at any time once they gain active affiliation with an EMS service. A request to return to active status can be completed from your National Registry account. If your agency is not listed on our website, you can complete the Inactive to Active request form which may be downloaded here.

When renewing National Registry certification, EMTs have the option of declaring their status as either "Active" or "In Active". Active status means the EMT is 'actively' working and providing patient care. To renew with an 'active status', EMTs are required to be affiliated with an EMS Agency or Service with a Training Officer and a Medical Director.

An inactive status is designated for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals who are currently not providing patient care at their certification level. For example, inactive status may be helpful for EMS professionals who:

• are not actively engaged in an EMS service or healthcare/patient care activity;
• are not actively treating patients at their certification level but are involved as educators, administrators or regulators;
• are unable to actively provide patient care for any variety of reasons - such as, moving, illness, pursuit of education, family responsibilities, etc.

Registrants who wish to declare inactive status must continue to meet the National Registry continuing education recertification requirements in subsequent cycles.

Inactive status is not for those unable to obtain and meet the educational requirements or those who have had limitations or revocation of a health care license.

Registrants who request inactive status at the EMT level do not need to obtain verification of skills from their Training Officer/Supervisor. These registrants must complete all refresher, continuing education and CPR requirements. These registrants are eligible to recertify by examination if they so choose. CPR certification remains a requirement even for those who pass the examination and request Inactive Status.
 

Returning to Active Status

Nationally Certified EMTs may request return to active status at any time once they gain active affiliation with an EMS service. A request to return to active status must be accompanied by a completed Inactive to Active Registration form which may be downloaded here.

Active or Inactive Status

When renewing National Registry certification, Advanced-EMTs have the option of declaring their status as either "Active" or "In Active". Active status means the Advanced-EMT is 'actively' working and providing patient care. To renew with an 'active status', Advanced-EMTs are required to be affiliated with an EMS Agency or Service with a Training Officer and a Medical Director.

An inactive status is designated for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals who are currently not providing patient care at their certification level. For example, inactive status may be helpful for EMS professionals who:

• are not actively engaged in an EMS service or healthcare/patient care activity;
• are not actively treating patients at their certification level but are involved as educators, administrators or regulators;
• are unable to actively provide patient care for any variety of reasons - such as, moving, illness, pursuit of education, family responsibilities, etc.

Registrants who wish to declare inactive status must continue to meet the National Registry continuing education recertification requirements in subsequent cycles.

Inactive status is not for those unable to obtain and meet the educational requirements or those who have had limitations or revocation of a health care license.

Registrants who request inactive status at the EMT level do not need to obtain verification of skills from their Training Officer/Supervisor. These registrants must complete all refresher, continuing education and CPR requirements. These registrants are eligible to recertify by examination if they so choose. CPR certification remains a requirement even for those who pass the examination and request Inactive Status.
 

Returning to Active Status

Nationally Certified Advanced-EMTs may request return to active status at any time once they gain active affiliation with an EMS service. A request to return to active status must be accompanied by a completed Inactive to Active Registration form which may be downloaded here.

Active or Inactive Status

When renewing National Registry certification, Paramedics have the option of declaring their status as either "Active" or "In Active". Active status means the Paramedic is 'actively' working and providing patient care. To renew with an 'active status', Paramedics are required to be affiliated with an EMS Agency or Service with a Training Officer and a Medical Director.

An inactive status is designated for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals who are currently not providing patient care at their certification level. For example, inactive status may be helpful for EMS professionals who:

• are not actively engaged in an EMS service or healthcare/patient care activity;
• are not actively treating patients at their certification level but are involved as educators, administrators or regulators;
• are unable to actively provide patient care for any variety of reasons - such as, moving, illness, pursuit of education, family responsibilities, etc.

Registrants who wish to declare inactive status must continue to meet the National Registry continuing education recertification requirements in subsequent cycles.

Inactive status is not for those unable to obtain and meet the educational requirements or those who have had limitations or revocation of a health care license.

Registrants who request inactive status at the EMT level do not need to obtain verification of skills from their Training Officer/Supervisor. These registrants must complete all refresher, continuing education and CPR requirements. These registrants are eligible to recertify by examination if they so choose. CPR certification remains a requirement even for those who pass the examination and request Inactive Status.
 

Returning to Active Status

Nationally Certified Advanced-EMTs may request return to active status at any time once they gain active affiliation with an EMS service. A request to return to active status must be accompanied by a completed Inactive to Active Registration form which may be downloaded here.