How to Become Registered Nationally As an EMT
Emergency medical technicians can obtain national registration, which displays a high level of professional competency and uniform understanding of pre-hospital care. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is the governing organization which offers national registration to First Responders, EMT-Basics, EMT-Intermediates and Paramedics. Many ambulance services, and some states, require emergency medical technicians to be NREMT certified, in addition to holding a state EMT license.Things You'll Need
- EMT license
- Current CPR certification
Instructions
Ensure you have completed a state-approved emergency medical technician course and have met the requirements for licensure as an EMT for your state. If you have just completed an EMT course, your program director will verify your eligibility for taking the NREMT exams. However, if you completed EMT training longer than two years prior to applying for NREMT certification, you must provide proof of completed EMT refresher training hours for your level of practice.
Visit the NREMT website (http://www.nremt.org) and create a user account. The national registry application process is done online, and a user account is necessary to access and manage your application.
Complete the national registry application for your level of practice. Complete all portions of the application fully, including information related to any criminal history. A complete, truthful application must be completed before you will be allowed to take the examination. Once you have submitted your application, you will be notified of acceptance to test, as well of test locations and dates.
Take the written examination. The NREMT written exam is computer-based and covers 70-120 questions appropriate to the expected knowledge of your EMT level. Questions cover a broad range of topics, such as obstetrics, trauma, patient assessment, cardiovascular emergencies and basic life support. You are allowed two hours to complete the exam.
Take the practical examination. You will be asked to successfully complete several hands-on stations in which you will demonstrate your ability to perform patient care skills appropriate to your EMT level. The practical exam may include stations on cardiac management, splinting, trauma, and airway management. You must pass both the written and practical examinations to become nationally registered.