EMS certifications: How the draft NREMT resolution could impact the profession

Published: June 24, 2022, 8:05 p.m.

This episode of the Inside EMS Podcast is sponsored by\xa0FirstNet, Built with AT&T. FirstNet uses the latest technology to keep your lines of communication and data open\xa0\u2013\xa0to help you respond faster, smarter and safer.\nThis week, Inside EMS co-hosts Chris Cebellero and Kelly Grayson discuss a drafted resolution by NREMT that could affect certifications at all levels.\xa0\nIf the resolution is approved following a public comment period, the National Registry executive director would update the initial certification requirements for all levels of certification (EMR, EMT, AEMT, and paramedic) to include successful completion of an EMS education program that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and:\nhas an CAAHEP-accreditation, or\nhas been issued a CoAEMSP \u201cLetter of Review,\u201d or\nhas received state EMS office approval.\nListen to the discussion and weigh in below with your comments.