How will NREMT testing changes impact EMS?

Our co-hosts discuss the latest changes to the National Registry of EMTs cognitive testing and what it means for aspiring providers

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the latest change to the National Registry of EMT cognitive test. The organization is making a change from multiple-choice questions to multiple-response questions. How will this affect testing, stress levels and preparation?

The discussion then switches to the EMS Counts Act recently introduced in Congress, which will allow for accurate counting of all industry personnel. What will this mean for our career field?

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Inside EMS is a weekly podcast delivering industry news and hot topics to EMS personnel. Every Friday, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, discuss EMS life through good-natured banter and expert perspectives. Cebollero, now an executive leadership coach, is a former EMS chief, while Louisiana-based Grayson is a critical care paramedic and respected EMS educator. Their vehicle for delivering the news and know how is that of two medics sitting on the truck between calls. Their mission is to make all listeners, EMS insiders.

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