/nremt NREMT en-US Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:17:03 GMT /ems-education/understanding-the-nremts-ems-id Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:17:03 GMT /ems-education/understanding-the-nremts-ems-id /safety/articles/never-move-faster-than-your-ability-to-make-good-decisions-XiqzknSLeImi8Ye6/ How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:44:58 GMT /safety/articles/never-move-faster-than-your-ability-to-make-good-decisions-XiqzknSLeImi8Ye6/ /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:04 GMT /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations The web portal was launched to guide candidates through the new AEMT and paramedic certification examinations set to begin on July 1, 2024 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:11:18 GMT /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations /ems-education/understanding-the-nremts-ems-id Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:17:03 GMT /ems-education/understanding-the-nremts-ems-id /safety/articles/never-move-faster-than-your-ability-to-make-good-decisions-XiqzknSLeImi8Ye6/ How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:44:58 GMT /safety/articles/never-move-faster-than-your-ability-to-make-good-decisions-XiqzknSLeImi8Ye6/ /nremt/new-study-to-evaluate-occupational-risks-faced-by-ffs-ems The project, aimed at thoroughly assessing the occupational risks first responders face, has received an initial funding boost of $249,000 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:44:30 GMT /nremt/new-study-to-evaluate-occupational-risks-faced-by-ffs-ems /ems-advocacy/articles/debra-cason-named-recipient-of-naemts-rocco-v-morando-lifetime-achievement-award-LjLWKRiRp4nG7MnN/ Cason, a retired professor of EMS education and past chair of NREMT, will be honored in New Orleans later this month Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:11:39 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/debra-cason-named-recipient-of-naemts-rocco-v-morando-lifetime-achievement-award-LjLWKRiRp4nG7MnN/ /nremt/articles/national-registry-of-emts-board-of-directors-seeks-applicants-KO3ge3E0e4lA7RgE/ Six positions are open, including two spots to represent the National Association of State EMS Officials and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:13:57 GMT /nremt/articles/national-registry-of-emts-board-of-directors-seeks-applicants-KO3ge3E0e4lA7RgE/ /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:04 GMT /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ /ems-education/articles/aemt-education-is-fragmented-lacking-national-standards-xEym9oupiPyFaJwE/ To improve the current system, the CAAHEP and CoAEMSP plan to launch voluntary AEMT accreditation Mon, 15 May 2023 15:57:58 GMT /ems-education/articles/aemt-education-is-fragmented-lacking-national-standards-xEym9oupiPyFaJwE/ /certification/articles/ind-fd-members-accused-of-cheating-on-ems-certification-tests-1QCYsTHKfOFUzjJV/ The NREMT and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are investigating Muncie Fire Department staffers Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:17:36 GMT /certification/articles/ind-fd-members-accused-of-cheating-on-ems-certification-tests-1QCYsTHKfOFUzjJV/ /certification/articles/nremt-number-of-nationally-certified-ems-clinicians-reaches-record-1lx5pkWhvejorOlb/ More than 500,000 providers are currently at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:56:07 GMT /certification/articles/nremt-number-of-nationally-certified-ems-clinicians-reaches-record-1lx5pkWhvejorOlb/ /nremt/articles/nremts-founder-first-executive-director-dies-aF3MuKBDoj7BNMeu/ "Rocco Morando was a luminary in the EMS profession and was instrumental in helping shape the lifesaving system we know,” said Bill Seifarth, executive director Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:08:32 GMT /nremt/articles/nremts-founder-first-executive-director-dies-aF3MuKBDoj7BNMeu/ /health-wellness/articles/the-best-things-to-happen-in-ems-in-2022-nlphZ2juA5eVhhtT/ "It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news" Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:51:19 GMT /health-wellness/articles/the-best-things-to-happen-in-ems-in-2022-nlphZ2juA5eVhhtT/ /nremt/articles/nremt-chief-certification-officer-mark-terry-to-enter-semi-retirement-8IVWIGVORfqWkz90/ “I am proud of what I have contributed, but I’m even prouder of the personal and professional relationships I’ve forged,” Terry said Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:32:03 GMT /nremt/articles/nremt-chief-certification-officer-mark-terry-to-enter-semi-retirement-8IVWIGVORfqWkz90/ /ems-products/infection-control/articles/putting-education-standards-front-and-center-pLSuHgg5jbE5Ft1z/ Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/putting-education-standards-front-and-center-pLSuHgg5jbE5Ft1z/ /ems-training/articles/nremt-permanently-waives-limits-on-online-ems-training-S4L3n1ZCluYn312r/ The resolution applies to continuing education, recertification, state licensure eligibility, refresher training and re-entry Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:25:38 GMT /ems-training/articles/nremt-permanently-waives-limits-on-online-ems-training-S4L3n1ZCluYn312r/ /certification/articles/answers-to-burning-questions-about-the-nremt-resolution-z1LOcTc0QL9AJOsb/ Join NREMT leaders Bill Seifarth, Kevin Mackey and Maia Dorsett as they answer question about this dramatic period of events Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:48:17 GMT /certification/articles/answers-to-burning-questions-about-the-nremt-resolution-z1LOcTc0QL9AJOsb/ /certification/articles/qa-kevin-mackey-shares-the-impetus-behind-nremt-resolution-22-13-tSW4hx9FVx8Yyf8v/ The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:00:41 GMT /certification/articles/qa-kevin-mackey-shares-the-impetus-behind-nremt-resolution-22-13-tSW4hx9FVx8Yyf8v/ /nremt/articles/ems-providers-applaud-nremt-decision-to-rescind-certification-proposal-jjdAAT5l1XpKS3UB/ 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 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:41:51 GMT /nremt/articles/ems-providers-applaud-nremt-decision-to-rescind-certification-proposal-jjdAAT5l1XpKS3UB/ /certification/articles/nremt-board-rescinds-resolution-on-eligibility-requirements-Y8BIZwBNUtnLpAna/ The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:27:40 GMT /certification/articles/nremt-board-rescinds-resolution-on-eligibility-requirements-Y8BIZwBNUtnLpAna/ /nremt/articles/naemse-is-latest-group-to-object-to-nremt-certification-requirement-resolution-cnhunYxeBa2CK3Yc/ The organization supports having one national certifying organization Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:14:29 GMT /nremt/articles/naemse-is-latest-group-to-object-to-nremt-certification-requirement-resolution-cnhunYxeBa2CK3Yc/ /ems-social-media/articles/5-ems-tiktok-creators-you-should-follow-7T1A0XmAohv9QifV/ From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:14:02 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/5-ems-tiktok-creators-you-should-follow-7T1A0XmAohv9QifV/ /certification/articles/nemsma-objects-to-state-level-accreditation-option-in-nremt-resolution-voXhtErWavCYIdgz/ "The NREMT should reconsider its currently proposed position that creates a new 'back door' option for state-level accreditation,” NEMSMA said Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:57:32 GMT /certification/articles/nemsma-objects-to-state-level-accreditation-option-in-nremt-resolution-voXhtErWavCYIdgz/ /certification/articles/naemt-board-finds-fault-with-part-of-nremt-resolution-ie7fm31rV1g8puDX/ The board also stated that it has been disappointed in the outcomes of CAAHEP accreditation of paramedic education programs Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:37:58 GMT /certification/articles/naemt-board-finds-fault-with-part-of-nremt-resolution-ie7fm31rV1g8puDX/ /inside-ems/articles/hot-topics-handcuffed-emt-naemsps-response-to-nremt-certification-change-rNyHc4OziH04NXmV/ 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 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:18:45 GMT /inside-ems/articles/hot-topics-handcuffed-emt-naemsps-response-to-nremt-certification-change-rNyHc4OziH04NXmV/ /certification/articles/naemsp-strongly-opposes-nremt-resolution-to-change-certification-requirements-BcZoyVuan5Q7yNbn/ Physicians group emphasizes the role of active EMS physician oversight, saying it is not guaranteed in state-level programs Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:42:25 GMT /certification/articles/naemsp-strongly-opposes-nremt-resolution-to-change-certification-requirements-BcZoyVuan5Q7yNbn/ /ems-education/articles/opinion-the-nremt-proposal-is-a-step-backward-for-ems-education-swBtNUq4kudoQTN1/ “The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states” Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:10:52 GMT /ems-education/articles/opinion-the-nremt-proposal-is-a-step-backward-for-ems-education-swBtNUq4kudoQTN1/ /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ Paramedic training is intense and rigorous, but the rewards of serving others can be tremendous Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:16:28 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:04 GMT /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ /ems-education/articles/whatever-will-we-do-without-the-skill-sheets-KPzXXkPNTTsAD5g5/ NREMT is discontinuing the ALS psychomotor exam. That’s a good thing, if you let it be Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:39:14 GMT /ems-education/articles/whatever-will-we-do-without-the-skill-sheets-KPzXXkPNTTsAD5g5/ /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:02:41 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:04:13 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/