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Certification must be renewed every two years, with EMT certifications expiring on March 31, and applicants completing specific education, practical skills, and CPR prerequisites. Recertification may be satisfied via the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) or an approved EMT refresher course, plus annual protocol update training and completion of state and federal requirements. 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Certification shall be renewed every two (2) years.\u003Cbr>B. EMT Certifications shall expire March 31.\u003Cbr>C. Educational Requirements:\u003Cbr>1. Recertification Course – All West Virginia certified EMTs are required to meet recertification standards as outlined below. Satisfaction of recertification standards may be obtained through either of the following two mechanisms:\u003Cbr>a. Successful completion of the National Component of the National Registry’s National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), or\u003Cbr>b. Successful completion of an EMT refresher course approved by WVOEMS. This course consists of 6 modules. (The approved EMT refresher course shall satisfy all topic requirements as outlined in the National Component of the Registry’s National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) and may be used to satisfy the NCCP component.)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Both options require completion of the WVOEMS State and Federal requirements per respective policy. Application of hours to meet the National Registry NCCP model in another state SHALL NOT constitute meeting the requirement for State certification in West Virginia.\u003Cbr>2. Practical skills are required for recertification; evaluations shall be performed at the squad level , through a WVOEMS-endorsed education institute. Providers who are not affiliated with an EMS agency must complete the skills through a WVOEMS-endorsed education institute directly. Skills at the EMT level may be completed through a WVOEMS approved skills module utilizing WVOEMS approved skill sheets. Providers that maintain ACLS, PHTLS or ITLS , PEPP or PALS , or an equivalent WVOEMS approved course meeting the requirements of each, meet the annual skills requirements and may submit copies of those respective cards if audited.\u003Cbr>3. Possess a valid CPR certification from an approved CPR Training course meeting WV\u003Cbr>§64 CSR 48-6.7.a.4 at the professional/healthcare provider level. Certification card required. |  | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – RECERTIFICAT ION POLICY |\n| April 2025 WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES – CERTIFICATION POLICIES PG 1 of 2 |  |  |\n\n| |  |  | EMT -Recertification Policy |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – RECERTIFICATION POLICY | 4. Successfully complete a WVOEMS Protocol Update Course annually. |  |  |  |\n|  | D. On-Line Courses – Distributive education will be accepted in accordance with National |  |  |  |\n|  | Registry and the WVOEMS policy. |  |  |  |\n|  | E. National Registry: (complete prior to submitting for WVOEMS recertification application) |  |  |  |\n|  | 1. Complete all requirements for recertification outlined by National Registry and submit per |  |  |  |\n|  | National Registry guidelines. (40 Hours Total)\u003Cbr>2. Important Notice: An EMR/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic certified by the WVOEMS must be |  |  |  |\n|  |  | continually certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) |  |  |\n|  |  | during the duration of your WVOEMS certification. Failure to retain uninterrupted National |  |  |\n|  |  | Registry Certification will result in the immediate suspension of your WVOEMS |  |  |\n|  | certification and your right to practice in West Virginia.\u003Cbr>F. Apply for recertification by completing an application in your Image Trend account between |  |  |  |\n|  | October 1 and December 31 of the prior year of expiration. The application deadline is 90 |  |  |  |\n|  | days prior to expiration. Example: expire March 31 must submit by December 31. |  |  |  |\n|  | G. Submit the appropriate fees as required in WV §64 CSR 48-6.8 and ","cbCaih6gTnGHU2yD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih6gTnGHU2yD","pdf",190133,"English","# Purpose\n# Policy\n# Procedure / Requirements\n## Certification cycle and expiration\n## Educational requirements\n## Practical skills and annual protocol updates\n## Online and National Registry requirements\n## Application, fees, and disclosures\n# Applicable code/rule","[{\"question\":\"How often must an EMT certification be renewed in West Virginia?\",\"answer\":\"EMT certification must be renewed every two (2) years. EMT certifications expire on March 31.\"},{\"question\":\"What education options satisfy the recertification requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants may complete the National Registry National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) national component, or complete an approved EMT refresher course approved by WVOEMS consisting of 6 modules.\"},{\"question\":\"How and when must the recertification application be submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Applications are submitted by completing an application in the Image Trend account between October 1 and December 31 of the prior year of expiration. The application deadline is 90 days prior to expiration.\"}]","EMT - Recertification Policy - April 2025 | PDF",1790201711]