National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is a
History
The NREMT was established in 1970 in response to a recommendation from President
National Standard Curriculum as defined by the
Standards
Most states use or require NREMT testing for some level of state certification.
Levels of Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR): This is the entry level into CPR, advanced first aid, automated external defibrillator usage, and patient assessment. Most police and fire services require their employees to be emergency medical responders at a minimum. This course is usually 40–60 hours in length.[6]
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT): This level of certification provides basic life support.
- Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician(NRAEMT)
- Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP)
EMS-ID
The NREMT launched the EMS-ID system on January 23, 2020, modeled after the
Controversy
The NREMT was criticized in 2010 for failing to prevent cheating during some exams. The Washington, D.C. Fire Department
The NREMT works with the EMS community to implement the National EMS System including the EMS Agenda for the Future,[13] EMS Education Agenda: A Systems Approach,[14] and National Scope of Practice Model.[15]
See also
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
- Medic
- Combat medic
- Star of Life
- Ambulance
- Emergency medical services
- Emergency medical services in the United States
- Emergency medical technician
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency medical technician – intermediate
- EMT-Paramedic
References
- ^ a b "NREMT History". Archived from the original on 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ^ a b "Emergency Medical Technician from US Bureau of Labor Statistics". Archived from the original on 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- ^ "Emergency Medical Technicians" from University of Missouri, St. Louis
- ^ a b Colorado EMT requirement overview
- ^ "National Registry of EMT Certification of Air Force Emergency Room Technicians" from the Defense Technical Information Center[dead link]
- ISBN 978-3-030-64395-9.
- ^ "National EMS ID". National Registry of EMTs. Archived from the original on 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "EMS ID - Q&A with Donnie Woodyard" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "District of Columbia Fire Department - "The Real Deal"". DCFD.com. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "City Investigates Alleged Cheating on EMT Test". washingtonpost.com. 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "Investigative Outcome of a Reported Compromise on the National EMS Certification Examination - News - at". Jems.com. April 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "FEMS". Fems.dc.gov. Archived from the original on 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "EMS Agenda for the Future Implementation Guide". Nhtsa.gov. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach". Nhtsa.gov. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ Nasemsd.org