NREMT Articles

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

Washington D.C. EMS Division of the Department of Health provides guidance on certification and recertification for EMS Providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Washington D.C., provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (February 2022) and is regularly… 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

Connecticut EMS providers at the EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic levels who received their initial certification after January 1, 2020 are required to maintain certification with the NREMT for their Connecticut certification to remain active. An OEMS memo on the transition from the original state renewal process to… 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

Welcome to our EMS Certification Guide. Down below you’ll find links to our articles outlining the frequently asked questions we receive about EMS programs. What Is The EMS System? The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System is a network of highly skilled pre-hospital care providers. These providers deliver care,… Read More

In order to renew your EMT certification, we need to determine a few things first.  Are you renewing your NREMT or your state certification and how long ago did it expire? If you expired within the last 2 years: If your EMT certification expired with the NREMT and you still… Read More