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Certification

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Certification Description
The NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician cognitive exam is a computer based test (CBT). The exam will cover the entire spectrum of EMS care including: Airway, Respiration & Ventilation; Cardiology & Resuscitation; Trauma; Medical & Obstetrics/Gynecology; and EMS Operations. Items related to patient care are focused on adult and geriatric patients (85%) and pediatric patients (15%). In order to pass the exam, you must meet a standard level of competency. The passing standard is defined by the ability to provide safe and effective entry level advanced emergency medical care.

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Website

Certification Description
The Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Examination consists of 125 questions and the candidate is provided 2.5 hours to complete the examination. The certification process is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, experienced paramedics currently associated with a Flight and/or Critical Care Transport Teams.

Certifying Organization
Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
http://www.ibscertifications.org/index

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Critical Care Paramedics Website

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Website

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Website

Certification Description
The Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Examination consists of 125 questions and the candidate is provided 2.5 hours to complete the examination. The certification process is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, experienced paramedics currently associated with a Flight and/or Critical Care Transport Teams.

Certifying Organization
Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
http://www.ibscertifications.org/index

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Flight Paramedic Certification Website

Certification Description
The Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the validation, through certification, of a specialized body of knowledge for all professionals working in the field of vascular access. The certification through VACC is multidisciplinary in scope and includes the broad range of health care professionals and clinicians actively engaged in the practice of vascular access.

Certifying Organization
Vascular Access Certification Corporation
http://www.vacert.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Vascular Access-Board Certified Website

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