200 NY firefighters lack EMT recertification
The recertification needs to be done every three years; the union wants to see better organizational skills and management of the program
View ArticleMedic who flipped patient off stretcher gets one year of probation
The medic pleaded no contest and signed away his paramedic certification; patient speaks about the incident
View ArticleInd. county accused of faking medical, fire certifications
The state is investigating allegations that CPR, fire and EMT certifications were falsified
View ArticleArmy medic for 10 years fights for EMT certification
After months of gathering documents to prove his qualifications, he hopes to land a job that puts him back on the ambulance
View ArticleNREMT sets new recertification record
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2014 National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) annual report details recertification and testing accomplishments. Last year the NREMT recertified over 92,000 nationally certified...
View ArticleArmy medic for 10 years fights for EMT certification
WNEM SAGINAW, Mich. — Dan Miller is a Saginaw native who served in the military for more than 10 years. For most of his service, he was in a special unit as a medivac, with a simple mission: leave no...
View ArticleCommunity paramedic certification exam to launch in 2016
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — The Certified Community Paramedic exam was announced by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC). The exam creates a psychometrically valid and legally...
View ArticleThe importance of EMS recertification
By Allison G. S. Knox, M.A., EMT-B, faculty member at American Military University Certifications are an important aspect of career development: They help keep individuals engaged and knowledgeable...
View ArticleArmy, college team up to provide more training for medics
The Fayetteville Observer SPRING LAKE, Ark. — Sgt. Jonathan Chapman had only recently brought his family to Fort Bragg when he learned he may soon have to leave them for a year to train in Texas. But a...
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How to keep your EMT certification current
By EMS1 Staff Older medics say you’re not a real EMT until after you renew your certification for the first time. By the time you recertify, you’ll have about two years’ experience under your belt and...
View ArticleArmy medic for 10 years fights for EMT certification
WNEM SAGINAW, Mich. — Dan Miller is a Saginaw native who served in the military for more than 10 years. For most of his service, he was in a special unit as a medivac, with a simple mission: leave no...
View ArticleCommunity paramedic certification exam to launch in 2016
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — The Certified Community Paramedic exam was announced by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC). The exam creates a psychometrically valid and legally...
View ArticleThe importance of EMS recertification
By Allison G. S. Knox, M.A., EMT-B, faculty member at American Military University Certifications are an important aspect of career development: They help keep individuals engaged and knowledgeable...
View ArticleArmy, college team up to provide more training for medics
The Fayetteville Observer SPRING LAKE, Ark. — Sgt. Jonathan Chapman had only recently brought his family to Fort Bragg when he learned he may soon have to leave them for a year to train in Texas. But a...
View ArticleHow to keep your EMT certification current
By EMS1 Staff Older medics say you’re not a real EMT until after you renew your certification for the first time. By the time you recertify, you’ll have about two years’ experience under your belt and...
View ArticleFree EMT certification courses offered to military veterans
By EMS1 Staff CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — A free EMT certification class will be offered to military veterans by the Saratoga County Emergency Council this fall. The Saratogian reported that the aim of the...
View ArticleA step in the wrong direction: Reducing EMS certification levels
Earlier this week, legislators in New York state began a painful discussion on whether to allow EMS services to reduce the level of certification in its ambulances. This action is in response to the...
View ArticleNREMT launches new volunteer initiative
NREMT COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians launched a new volunteer initiative for the advancement of National EMS Certification examinations on Tuesday. Through this...
View ArticleVolunteer group teaches citizens to handle disasters
By David L. Dye The Herald GROVE CITY, Pa. — If disaster strikes, a group of local citizens will soon be able to help answer the call. A new class being offered this fall by Western Pennsylvania CERT,...
View ArticleNREMT announces launch of Recert 2.0
By EMS1 Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians launched the largest update ever of their recertification system. New features in Recert 2.0 include an expanded...
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