“And that’s when I realized I’m kind of made for tough situations.”
Meryah Wilson recalls the exact moment she was put here to help others. &...
Did you know that we have no database of all practicing EMS clinicians in the United States (US)? It’s true! Although the National Registry is an excellent tool for capturing new entries into the field, it doesn't effectively quantify the existing workforce or ...
For more than a year the National Registry of EMTs has been communicating the planned transition from the current psychomotor examination to the new AEMT and Paramedic Certification Examinations. Our priority has been to provide this information early and transparently to ensure the transition go...
Columbus, Ohio - The strength and stability of the emergency medical services (EMS) workforce are critical for ensuring the seamless delivery of prehospital care to communities across the United States. Recent concerns over...
Many aspire to become Paramedics, driven by the noble calling to aid those in need. Polls tell us that EMS clinicians are highly valued in the community and respected by fellow citizens. However, there is growing concern th...
When the public thinks of an EMT or Paramedic, our military members probably aren’t at the front of our mind. The fact is that combat medics, referred to as 68 Whiskey (68W), are the second largest Military Occupationa...
COLUMBUS, OH — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is seeking qualified applicants for six positions.
Columbus, Ohio – The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is introducing a new score report this summer. The new scaled score report launches June 1, 2023, and is specifically for ca...
It may be hard for some to imagine working the same job, at the same agency, in the same city for over 40 years, but you know what they say, if you do something you love, you never truly work a day in your life. Just ask rec...
Columbus, OH – The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (National Registry) today announced that more than 500,000 EMS clinicians are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT ...
Rocco V. Morando, the Founder and first Executive Director of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the morning of February 21, 2023 after a prolonged illne...
Fresh out of high school, James Avery had no idea what he wanted to do in life. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school,” Avery said. “I was thinking at first about the military bec...
NAEMSP 2023 inspired in-depth conversations and offered significant takeaways about EMS, as experienced by National Registry’s Research Team during their attendance in Tampa, Florida. With nine poster projects and two ...
The rigorous discipline of firefighting surmounted into a passion for Captain Jessica Cervantez, who says it carries her through the difficult times. Now surpassing two decades of service, her inclination to provide communit...
Columbus, Ohio – Kraig Kinney, Indiana’s State EMS Director, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Kinney was chosen during the Board of Directors’ November 2022 semi-annual meeting. He began his f...
Growing up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Justin Solobay watched his parents work hard to provide care within their community. His mother was an OR nurse, and his father was a CT/MRI technician who also volunteered a...
Columbus, Ohio – The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is proud to announce the ...
Columbus, Ohio – The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is proud to announce the ...
It was a rather dreary day in New Hampshire when firefighter-paramedic Bill Wood and his partner received a cal...
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians today announced the 2022 EMS Basic Life Support (BLS) Practice Analysis is underway. A random sample of more than 18,000 Emergency Me...
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The National Registry recently proposed a major redesign plan to improve the existing ALS Examination and create exams that better emulate reality for candidates, including phasing out the Psychomotor Examination and replacing it with a Performance Examin...
The National Registry Board of Directors voted to rescind 22-Resolution-13 (the resolution on extending eligibility requirements) during its special meeting on August 17, 2022 and will continue conversation with national partners and key stakeholders to progress towards more inclusive solutions.&nbs...
The National Registry Board of Directors passed their final votes on four resolutions this afternoon. Specific to the resolution on eligibility, 22-Resolution-13, the board has voted to rescind the resolution on eligibility requirements and continue this conversation with national partners and key s...
Protecting the public is at the heart of everything we do at the National Registry of EMTs. From our examinations to our research, we are committed to ensuring competent practice by EMS professionals throughout their careers. We are not alone in this commitment, though.
The Nat...
As a part of the ALS Redesign, the National Registry is evolving its examinations to provide a more authentic testing experience through the addition of scenario-based items, or questions.
Stemming from a recent clinical judgment study published in Prehospital Emergency Care, t...
Today, Dr. Kevin Mackey, Chair of the National Registry Board of Directors sent an open letter to the National EMS Community regarding the expanded eligibility requirements.
During the June 2022 meeting, the National Registry Board of Directors provided updates on Distributive Education, Read More
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians announced this week that Dr. Greg Applegate, chief science officer, will step down at the end of May after accepting a position as the Vice President Certification for the Institute of Internal Auditors, an international certification organizati...
We are eager to share the results of the latest study conducted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Research Team. This study examined EMS professionals' beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccine. In April 2021, the research team conducted a study with 2,584 EMS professionals that...
Columbus, Ohio - August 6, 2021 - Recertific...
During the June 2021 meeting, the National Registry Board of Directors passed a number of motions and resolutions. Transparency, collaboration and stakeholder input are essential to the National Registry. As such, the National Registry provides a 60-day stakeholder comment period following the board...
National Registry Announces Update to Advanced Level Skill Sheets Effective March 17, 2021
March 9, 2021 - Exp...
COLUMBUS, OH – The National Registry announced that the 2019 EMS ALS Practice Analysis was accepted for pu...
Welcome to the new nremt.org! Launched January 19, 2021, the National Registry’s website is designed with you in mind.
The new website arrives with a modern design and increased efficiency. It brings the ability to deliver you timely information and updates and it...
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians calls for robust participation by EMS personnel
The American College of ...
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians today announced the dedication of an existing EMS research scholar position in honor of the late Dr. Craig Manifold, a distinguished member of the National Registry Board since...
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated CPR guidelines with an emphasis on recovery, especially after sudden cardiac arrest. The 400+ updates also address overdoses, new technology and an effort to increase awareness of the importance of high-quality bystander CPR.
For the...
COLUMBUS, OH — It is with great sadness that the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians announces the death of Board Member Dr. Craig Manifold.
Dr. Manifold was an invaluable member of the EMS community and was an especially cherished member of the National Reg...
COLUMBUS, OH — Douglas F. Kupas, MD, FAEMS, FACEP, was recognized with the 2020 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime of commitment, contributions and leadership to Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The award is NAEMT’s most prestigious and is generously...
COLUMBUS, OH —July 29, 2020 — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (National Registry) is accepting applications for the Public Health At-large Board position with a term beginning November 2020.
National Registry board...
COLUMBUS, OH — For several months, the National Registry has committed itself to aligning with leaders in the certification industry and adding greater value to the EMS profession. An important step in that process is updating the certification schemes for each of the Nationally...
COLUMBUS, OH June 04-05,2020 —The National Registry Board of Directors met on June 4-5, 2020 for an abbreviated virtual meeting. The meeting only addressed essential business matters as highlighted below
COLUMBUS, OH — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (National Registry) is pleased to announce a new pathway to National Certification for all board-certified EMS physicians and individuals who have completed an EMS fellowship.
Those who meet the elig...
THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS DISTRIBUTES THE FIRST EMS-ID.
COLUMBUS, OH —On Thursday, January 23, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians made history by officially launching the National EMS-ID number syst...
On December 2, 2019, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians will sunset the Spinal Immobilization Supine and Seated skill stations on the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) psychomotor examination.
The AEMT psychomotor examination will now consist of nine skill...
David E. Persse, MD, FACEP, FAEMS was presented with the 2019 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a lifetime of commitment, contributions and leadership to Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The award is NAEMT’s most prestigious and is generously sponsored by the Nationa...
COLUMBUS, OH — During a recent quality control review, we discovered some AEMT examination forms (versions) recently in circulation included a small number of questions that an AEMT candidate may not be expected to correctly answer.
We take seriously our mission of protecting ...
COLUMBUS, OH - 23 May 2019 — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Technicians is seeking qualified applicants for the Public Member Board position.
Board members serve four-year terms and are required to attend two in-person National Registry Bo...
COLUMBUS, OH — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians today announced that more than 400,000 EMS professionals are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level – the highest amount in the 48-year history of National EMS Certificat...
COLUMBUS, OH — CoTCCC Chair Dr. Frank Butler Receives NAEMT’s Most Prestigious 2018 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award.
Clinton, Miss. — Captain Frank K. Butler, Jr., (USN ret), MD was presented with the 2018 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award, recogniz...
COLUMBUS, OH — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Technicians is seeking qualified applicants for the Physician-at-large Board position.
Board members serve four-year terms and are required to attend two in-person NREMT Board of Directors meet...
COLUMBUS, OH — A study conducted by researchers with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (The National Registry) and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows a significant increase in EMS administration of naloxone during a recent five-year period...
COLUMBUS, OH – A new web tool will save time and increase the accuracy of the continuing education records submitted to the National Registry during the recertification process.
The National Registry of EMTs (National Registry) and the Commission on Accreditation For P...
Industry Leader Brings Distinguished Expertise to Position
COLUMBUS, OH — The National Registry of EMTs (National Registry) and its Board of Directors today announced Bill Seifarth as the organization’s new executive director. An industry veteran, Sei...
Platform Offers Streamlined Tracking and Management of National EMS Certification
COLUMBUS, OH – 25 April 2018 — The National Registry of EMTs (National Registry) today announced its first mobile app is now available for EMS personnel to efficiently m...
Former National Registry COO Honored for EMS Leadership
From Left to Right: Debbi Cason, Rob Wagoner and Dennis Rowe, after Wagoner was presented with the Rocco V. Morando Award at the 2018 NAEMSP Annual Meeting in San Diego.
COLUMBUS, OH – 3 April 2018 ...
COLUMBUS, OH – 5 March 2018 — The National Registry announces the release of candidate handbooks for those pursuing their initial certification. The handbooks provide a step by step process for submitting applications and taking the certification exams. They are available bel...
COLUMBUS, OH — 2 March 2018 — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Technicians is seeking qualified applicants for the Educator-at-Large position. This position serves a four-year term and Directors are required to attend two Board of Directors meeting...
COLUMBUS, OH — 5 February 2018 — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the Nation’s EMS Certification, announced a streamlined organizational structure after a January 30 meeting of the Board. The National Registry is now organized in four teams: Certi...
COLUMBUS, OH — 4 October 2017 — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is proud to recognize Mr. Drew Piehl as the first person to renew his National EMS Certification during the 2017-18 recertification season.
Mr. Piehl, an Emergency Medical Tech...
REPLICA member states have selected NREMT Board Chair Debra Cason to serve as an honorary chair of the first meeting of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. The inaugural meeting will be held Oct. 7-8 in Oklahoma and will be open to the public. Read the full release below.
...COLUMBUS, OH — 08 September 2017 — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is excited to announce today’s launch of Recert2.0, the largest update ever of the NREMT’s recertification system.
Along with popularly requested features, such as an exp...
COLUMBUS, OH — 28 July 2017 — The Board of Directors of the National Registry of EMTs announced today the appointment of seasoned national EMS leader and former NREMT Board Chair Drew Dawson as Interim Executive Director, following notification of the pending resignation of c...
May 8, 2017 (Columbus, OH) With the 10th member state enactment, the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA) has become official. Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia signed Senate Bill 109 on today activating the nation’s first EMS lic...
October 27, 2016 - Effective January 1, 2017, any candidate for advanced level certification (AEMT, I-99 or Paramedic) will be required to obtain a Psychomotor Authorization to Test (PATT) letter before registering for the NREMT advanced level psychomotor examination. The PATT ...
September 1, 2016 - Effective immediately, continuing education hours can be earned for your next NREMT recertification as soon as you complete your current recertification. Previously, hours would not count for the next recertification period unless they were earned after the ...
July 2016 - The NREMT is excited to announce a commitment to supporting REPLICA, the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact project. Every day, EMS practitioners cross state lines while caring for patients, responding to disasters, or performing other work du...
March 2016 - U.S. Navy Corpsman perform advanced medical procedures in various locations on many different platforms. Whether they are on a submarine or in the back of a military vehicle, they act as first-line medical providers for U.S. service members, coalition and e...
This article contains outdated information, but is maintained for historical purposes.
In consideration of implementation of the 2015 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular...
** Disclaimer: This news article is maintained for historical purposes only. The information contained here does not reflect the current model or recent changes. For current Recertification information, please visit: https://www.nremt.org/...
In consideration of the new evidence and recent discussion concerning spinal immobilization, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) has completed a review of the available published documents to date, including the resources listed below 1-7. The NREMT Stan...
April 2017 - Based on a recent customer satisfaction survey, the NREMT call center team was awarded the Circle of Excellence award for the second consecutive year by the National Business R...
The National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) is changing the way it verifies psychomotor competency for National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification. All students who begin their paramedic program on or after August 1, 2016, are required to complete a portfolio that becomes a part of their permanent ...
The NREMT will be increasing the cognitive examination fees effective January 1, 2017. The NREMT Board of Directors approved the fee increase effective 2017 following a ten-year price freeze (2007-2017). The 2017 fee increase reflects the renewed relationship between the NREMT and Pearson VUE. The n...