Certification
The certification topic contains news and information about EMS certification and outlines the current trends and what the future may hold for EMS providers.
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
Our co-hosts tackle the week’s top stories, including an EMT who was handcuffed after hitting a cop car with the rig door while exiting to unload a patient
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
The actions were not the “final disposition of this entire matter,” said Matt Gibbs, an attorney for the state Department of Health
Plainfield found out that a squad employee embezzled funds, and the chief had been responding to calls without a current state EMT certification
The Rwandan Ministry of Health’s Jean Marie Uwitonze and Dr. Sudha Jayaraman discuss the jewel in the crown of African Ambulance Services
The change is in response to the staffing crisis due to the pandemic and will “ensure a faster response when people need help” one sponsor of the bill said
“I am proud of what I have contributed, but I’m even prouder of the personal and professional relationships I’ve forged,” Terry said
The resolution applies to continuing education, recertification, state licensure eligibility, refresher training and re-entry
Join NREMT leaders Bill Seifarth, Kevin Mackey and Maia Dorsett as they answer question about this dramatic period of events
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
Many industry professionals said they felt that stakeholders had been listened to, and some say this is a time to uphold standards and improve the industry
The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges
The organization supports having one national certifying organization
“The NREMT should reconsider its currently proposed position that creates a new ‘back door’ option for state-level accreditation,” NEMSMA said
The board also stated that it has been disappointed in the outcomes of CAAHEP accreditation of paramedic education programs
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
Physicians group emphasizes the role of active EMS physician oversight, saying it is not guaranteed in state-level programs
Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent proposal from NREMT that could affect certification requirements for providers at all levels
All levels of certification for EMS providers would be affected; the public comment period is open
With two felony convictions each, the two plaintiffs also cannot serve in many fire departments
Nearly 60% of the state’s EMTs and about 15% of paramedics did not provide patient care in 2021, suggesting they left the workforce altogether
In addition, 40 individuals completed Fitch & Associates’ Communication Center Manager program
Do you need a recertification? Refresh2021 continues until March 31
Columbia State Community College’s EMS students’ national registry pass rate topped the national and state averages
Data, even when it’s inaccurate or represented out of context, can confirm our biases. Answer five questions about how your agency’s data is being shared and interpreted
All 60 members of the Ames Fire Department are on track to be EMT-certified by January
FF-EMT Ryan O’Connor said while he had completed the necessary requirements for recertification, a department mixup caused the paperwork to be late
After successfully completing the program and obtaining their state certification, participants will be promoted to EMT-B with a pay increase
Ambulance services experience staffing shortage as providers wait for national certification
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
