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Being certified means a candidate has met the cognitive  \nand psychomotor competencies established by of Emergency Services Registry and is recognized  \nby employers, the public, educational institutions, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management  \nAgency and other regulatory agencies. The essential components of the credentialing process  \ninclude registration, confirmation of training, successful completion of a written examination and  \nskills demonstration.  \nUpon receiving certification, credentialed members are required to submit the credentialing  \ncertificate to the local oversight agency or medical authority. Licensure to practice within a  \nspecific country or island is not dictated by the Emergency Services Registry ofCAFC and may  \nbe required in order to be employed in the respective country or island and is based on the  \nspecified Emergency Medical Services scope of practice. Additionally, consultation,  \nconfirmation and acknowledgment with the local the Ministry of Health, Fire Brigade, Chief  \nMedical Officer or licensing authority for your respective country’s policy is still required. If a  \ncandidate is certified and registered, but not licensed in his/her nation or country of residence,  \nthe candidate may not be allowed to practice as an EMS provider within the local jurisdiction.  \nExamination Requirements (applicable for most credentials)  \nIn order to apply for certification, candidates are required to:  \n• Be at least 18 years old (16 years old with parental consent) . Submission of DL or ID.  \n• Successfully complete the appropriate course being sought for recognition (CERT, Firefighter, First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic) approved by local jurisdiction requirements, meets the standards of the United States Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) curriculum, National Health Services of England, European Curriculum for Emergency Training, or equivalent, and the requirements of the Emergency Services Advisory Council guidelines.  \n• Submit attestation on licensing action and criminal conviction statements.  \n• Submit a letter from your program director or Certificate of Completion verifying the successful completion of training course.  \n• Current BLS/CPR credential based on current AHA guidelines (AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI) .  \n• Current ACLS credential for Paramedics  \nCertification Process  \nThe three steps required for certification are as follows:  \n1. Successfully complete an approved Original or Renewal training course (granted reciprocity if card current and / or proof of recertification through an accredited institution in the Caribbean or U.S.)  \n2. Apply to CAFC Emergency Services Registry.  \n3. Successfully complete both a written (cognitive) and practical (psychomotor) assessments with the required minimum passing scores (if new graduate) .  \nEMS Examination – Written (Cognitive)  \nThe EMS written examination is comprehensive, multiple choice and delivered via written  \nformat or electronically where available. It assesses a candidate’s EMS knowledge based on the  \nlevel of credentialing and includes the following areas:  \n• Airway Management  \n• Cardiology  \n• Trauma  \n• Medical  \n• Obstetrics and Pediatrics  \n• EMS Operations  \nThe essence of the evaluation will be primarily based on the US DOT curriculum competencies.  \nThe evaluation is also consistent with International EMS T","cbCaitC1MW620MsG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitC1MW620MsG","pdf",703510,"English","# Examination Requirements (applicable for most credentials)\n## Eligibility and required submissions\n## Certification Process\n# EMS Examination – Written (Cognitive)\n## Exam format and scope\n## Passing score and attempts\n# EMS Examination – Skills/Practical Test (Psychomotor)\n## Required skill areas\n## Passing score and attempts","[{\"question\":\"What are the three main steps required for CAFC certification?\",\"answer\":\"First, complete an approved Original or Renewal training course. 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