Research recertification requirements for the EMT.

Research should include

• determining the fees to be paid
• reviewing the Virginia Department of Health’s OEMS education, certification, and continuing education requirements Links to an external site.
• reviewing the NREMT Recertification Guide
• exploring local and national continuing education opportunities.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are recertification requirements in Virginia and for the NREMT?
• Where can EMT continuing education requirements in Virginia be located?
• When does an EMT have to recertify? What are the fees associated with recertification?
• How soon after certification can an EMT begin obtaining recertification credit?
• What is the process for recertification once all EMS recertification requirements have been met?
• What is the active time frame of the NREMT certification versus the state certification?
• What is the advantage of recertifying the state certification and the National Registry certification concurrently?
• What is the process for recertification if an EMT’s certification expires before meeting recertification requirements?