EMS Articles

Virginia utilizes the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) for all levels of EMS providers. Virginia EMS Providers must obtain NREMT certification for their initial certification but are not required to maintain NREMT to maintain Virginia certification. EMS providers do not need to complete any additional… Read More

New Jersey Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services provides guidance on certification and licensure for EMS providers and personnel. We’ve outlined the recertification process for New Jersey, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (January 2022) and is… Read More

Hawaii Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services provides guidance on certification and licensure for EMS providers and personnel. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Alaska, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (January 2022) and is regularly reviewed… Read More

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and Alaska Office of Emergency Medical Services provides guidance and management of EMS providers licensing. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Alaska, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (January 2022)… Read More

Vermont’s Department of Health, EMS office licenses nearly 180 ambulance and first responder agencies and 2,800 licensed patient care providers. While their primary role is to regulate EMS to ensure a safe and competent workforce, they also provide technical and operational support to the agencies and people who make up… Read More

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) provides oversight for EMS recertifications. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Nevada, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (May 2022) and is regularly… Read More

Guide to NREMT recertification for EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. Read More

Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services oversees the recertification process for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic credentialed EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Massachusetts, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing and is regularly reviewed and updated. Read More

Updated September 8, 2022 Update: NREMT EMS Providers may complete all training via distributive (pre-recorded content) learning for recertification – there is no longer a limit on distributive hours. Code One’s Continuing Education program meets both NREMT and Connecticut renewal requirements for all EMS levels. Connecticut’s Office… Read More

Arkansas Department of Health oversees the recertification process for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic credentialed EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Arkansas, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm… Read More