EMS Articles

Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services is a system that provides emergency medical care to Hoosiers more than 2,000 times per day and provides licensure for EMS providers and personnel. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Indiana, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently… Read More

Maryland’s Institute for Emergency Medical Services Office of Licensure and Certification operates to fulfill its mission of promoting and facilitating the development of knowledgeable, skilled, and proficient emergency health care clinicians who practice in the Maryland EMS System. The Office of Licensure and Certification is responsible for providing training… Read More

Florida Department of Health oversees the recertification process for EMT and Paramedic credentialed EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Florida, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (July 2021) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always… Read More

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is the lead agency for emergency medical services (EMS) in the commonwealth. The Department’s Bureau of Medical Services is responsible for the state’s development and coordination of comprehensive systematic approaches to prevent and reduce death and disability. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Pennsylvania, provided… Read More

Maine’s Board of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the certification and recertification of Maine EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Maine, 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 and… Read More

Code One’s July Accelerated EMT program – our third cohort this summer – has completed their training and will be testing for state and National Registry certifications. Congratulations to this group on five fast-paced weeks of full time training and best of luck to them in their EMS careers ahead… Read More

For psychomotor exams held at Code One we label the exam as an Initial Exam or Repeat Exam.  An initial exam is when a candidate must take all 5 skill scenarios, regardless if the candidate has already taken it at least once before.  A repeat exam is for… Read More

National registry exam questions for an EMT range from 70 questions through 120 questions.  Individuals may pass or fail with 70 questions and others may pass or fail with 120 questions.   The number of questions you receive is irrelevant. Just do your best and try not to over… Read More

April 1, ironically, is a day of regret for EMS providers who foolishly let their NREMT certification expire. Fortunately, the NREMT expiration date is not a career ender but it will take some extra time (and cost) to get your NREMT certification renewed. We’ve outlined the process to make it… Read More

An EMT or EMR course in Connecticut, requires you pass both the NREMT Cognitive (written) and the Psychomotor practical/hands-on). Based on the Educational Institution you select, you need to read what is included in your EMT course fee as not all courses are billed… Read More