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.
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent proposal from NREMT that could affect certification requirements for providers at all levels
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Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
The National Registry announced the suspension of Distributive Education limits for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMRs due for recertification next year
Former Belen Fire Chief Bret Ruff said he had put the transfer of his license from Nevada to New Mexico “on the back burner”
The graduation ceremony for the nine Abbott EMS employees coincided with EMS Week
Officials said South Dakota’s location makes it a key state among Compact members
The man was ordered to pay a fine after claiming to be a paramedic at a vehicle crash scene in January
Boston EMS officials hope reducing financial barriers to education will increase inclusivity among all ranks at the department
The National Registry of EMTs has postponed the end date for provisional certifications to June 30, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A lawyer for the three EMTs, who have had their certifications suspended, said they were defending themselves against a “violent attack”
Michigan authorities say the medics involved in the case of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead in August and died in a hospital in October, must pass a national exam to regain their licenses
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The state legislature voted unanimously to join the compact during a special session dedicated to addressing the demands of COVID-19
The former Greenwood County EMT had his certification suspended for an additional two years in connection with the alleged 2018 photo incident
The city of Mattoon plans to enter into an agreement with Mattoon Firefighters Local 691 to allow newly hired firefighters to EMTs instead of paramedics
The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if he continues to present himself as an EMS provider
New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services officials allege the former EMT-instructor program coordinator failed to accurately track hours for 30 courses over four years
We have all seen the videos of street medics tending to civil unrest injuries, but do they have any legal protection, recognition or certified skills?
EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics will be permitted to complete all of their continuing education requirements online
An investigator wrote that the fire chief submitted “a bulk renewal recertification” for 20 firefighter-EMTs when only seven met the requirements for renewal
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Seasonal Firefighter Dario Gurrola, who was convicted of two felonies, filed a complaint against state EMS officials last week
In adapting to virtual classrooms, educators have embracing distance learning to continue to train new EMTs and paramedics
A bold proposal to change the way we educate and certify EMS providers
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South Louisiana Community College has expanded testing allowing as many as 140 students from seven training sites to be tested in the next two weeks
The governor’s order allows inactive EMS providers to work in the state under the supervision of a licensed EMS or healthcare professional
The state is allowing personnel who are qualified but not formally certified to expand their scope of practice, and is waiving test requirements for out-of-state providers
The order extends the deadline by three months and allows continuing education to be completed remotely
The firefighters were allowed to graduate a month early to help fill gaps after 11 department members were quarantined
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
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