Deadlines for Renewal of Certification - and Reinstatement Procedures for Massachusetts Certified Advanced EMTs and Paramedics - Purpose, Definitions, and Reinstatement Conditions

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Deadlines for renewal and reinstatement define how Massachusetts Advanced EMT and Paramedic certifications are recertified under 105 CMR 170.930 and 170.935. The document distinguishes recertification from reinstatement, then sets temporary COVID-19-related adjustments for expired or expiring certifications, including continuing education thresholds and filing/applications timing. It also outlines reinstatement routes when NREMT certification expired within two years versus reinstatement requiring NREMT credentialing after lapsed Massachusetts-only holding, including NREMT validity requirements and supporting documentation.

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Purpose

Definitions

EMTs Not Eligible for Recertification (Temporary COVID-19 Adjustments)

Reinstatement Procedures for Massachusetts Paramedics and Advanced EMTs

Reinstatement Within Two Years of Expiration (Massachusetts and NREMT)

Reinstatement After Lapsed Massachusetts-Only Holding (No NREMT)

TITLE: Deadlines for Renewal of Certification, and Reinstatement Procedures for Massachusetts Certified Advanced EMTs and Paramedics SUPERSEDES: 12/30/2016 PURPOSE: To define the deadlines for Advanced EMT and Paramedic recertification in accordance with 105 CMR 170.930, and to further define the requirements and procedures for reinstatement of Massachusetts Advanced EMT and Paramedic certifications in accordance with 105 CMR 170.935. DEFINITIONS: RECERTIFICATION is the normal procedure followed to renew EMT certification through successful completion of all requirements within the mandatory time limits, or who renewed their certification that lapsed for 30 days or less, in accordance with 105 CMR 170.930(A)(4) . REINSTATEMENT is the procedure that must be followed when an EMT is no longer eligible for recertification because requirements were not met or were not met within time limits of either regular recertification or renewal of a certification that had lapsed for 30 days or less. EMTs NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECERTIFICATION Due to the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) 2020 outbreak, from now through June 30, 2020, these requirements are temporarily adjusted for those with certifications that have expired before, or are expiring in 2020 as follows: 􀁸 For those individuals with certifications expiring in 2020 who did not complete or document the minimum required continuing education hours (for Paramedics, 60 hours; for Advanced EMTs, 50 hours) to meet the National Registry of EMTs’(NREMT) National Continued Competency Requirements (NCCR) and/or AR 2-212, prior to June 30, 2020, OR 􀁸 For those individuals with certifications that expired before 2020, or are expiring in 2021 or thereafter who did not complete or document the minimum required continuing education hours to meet the NREMT NCCR and/or AR 2- 212, prior to March 31, YEAR OF EXPIRATION, OR 􀁸 Individuals who did not renew their NREMT certification as required, OR 􀁸 For individuals with certifications expiring in 2020 who fail to file an acceptable application for recertification, including the fee, prior to either the regular temporarily extended deadline of June 30, 2020 or late certification deadline of July 30, 2020. 􀁸 For Individuals with certifications that expired before 2020, or are expiring in 2021 or thereafter, who fail to file an acceptable application for recertification, including fee, prior to either the regular deadline of April 1, YEAR OF EXPIRATION or late certification deadline of April 30, YEAR OF EXPIRATION. REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MASSACHUSETTS PARAMEDICS AND ADVANCED EMTs WHO HELD MASSACHUSETTS AND NREMT CERTIFICATION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF EXPIRATION Advanced EMTs and Paramedics with NREMT certification must maintain that certification in order to qualify for renewal of Massachusetts certification, and the NREMT certification must be valid at the time they apply for Massachusetts recertification. Advanced EMTs and Paramedics who were certified by the NREMT, and whose NREMT certification expired 3/31/YEAR OF EXPIRATION, where YEAR OF EXPIRATION is within two years of when their Massachusetts certification has expired or will expire, must reinstate their NREMT certification and then apply for Massachusetts initial or renewal certification. Information on reinstating a NREMT certification can be found on the NREMT website, at [www.nremt.org](www.nremt.org or)[ or](www.nremt.org or) by calling 614-888-4484 TITLE: Deadlines for Renewal of Certification, and Reinstatement Procedures for Massachusetts Certified Advanced EMTs and Paramedics SUPERSEDES: 12/30/2016 REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR MASSACHUSETTS PARAMEDICS AND ADVANCED EMTs WHO ONLY HELD MASSACHUSETTS AND NOT NREMT CERTIFICATION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF EXPIRATION In order for a candidate to reinstate their expired Massachusetts Paramedic certification they must obtain Paramedic certification from the NREMT. The entry requiremen

FAQs

What is the difference between recertification and reinstatement under the document?

Recertification is the normal renewal process completed within mandatory time limits (including certain short lapses). Reinstatement is required when requirements were not met or were not met within the time limits for regular recertification/renewal.

How did COVID-19 affect eligibility deadlines and continuing education requirements for expired certifications?

From publication through June 30, 2020, requirements were temporarily adjusted based on certification expiration timing and whether minimum continuing education hours were completed or documented. Filing an acceptable recertification application (including fee) by the extended deadlines was also required.

When must someone reinstate NREMT certification before applying to Massachusetts for renewal?

If the individual held both Massachusetts and NREMT certification and their NREMT certification expired on 3/31/YEAR OF EXPIRATION within two years of when Massachusetts certification expired or will expire, they must reinstate NREMT and then apply for Massachusetts initial or renewal certification.

Sep 23, 2026

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