Complete certification requirements for the EMT.

Completion should include

• determining the fees to be paid (Virginia pays for first attempt)
• reviewing last class paperwork
• reviewing the national certification requirements from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Links to an external site.
• reviewing the state certification requirements (see the Virginia Department of Health’s OEMS) Links to an external site.
• reviewing the Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulations Links to an external site.
• completing an application to obtain an authorization-to-test letter from the National Registry Links to an external site. Links to an external site.
• completing a PearsonVue-proctored cognitive exam.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the cost of the NREMT exam and national registration?
• What is the time frame to take the exam once the class is completed?
• Where does one register for cognitive testing? What is the process for cognitive retesting?
• After completion of the National Registry exam, how does one gain Virginia certification?