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Passed portions remain valid for 24 months as long as other eligibility requirements are met.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What eligibility criteria must currently licensed paramedics meet?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Applicants must meet education requirements via an approved refresher course or qualifying continuing education hours, complete the NREMT Paramedic cognitive and psychomotor exams, submit a copy of a current state paramedic license, and hold current CPR-BLS for “Healthcare Provider” or an equivalent credential.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What is the structure and content coverage of the cognitive exam?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"The cognitive exam is a computer adaptive test with 80 to 150 items depending on candidate performance, and a maximum time of 2 hours 30 minutes. 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Central Ave; EMS offices in Behavioral Health Center Arlington Heights, IL 60005\u003Cbr>Phone: 847 618 4480 Fax: 847 618 4489\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Date:\u003Cbr>To:\u003Cbr>From:\u003Cbr>RE: | February 18 , 2023 System Memo: \\# 413\u003Cbr>All System members\u003Cbr>Connie J. Mattera, M.S. , R. N. , PM\u003Cbr>EMS Administrative Director | NCH Paramedic Program Director\u003Cbr>National Registry testing process for currently licensed Paramedics\u003Cbr>(VOLUNTARY ONLY) |\n| Certification Process |  |\n| National Paramedic (NRP) certification currently requires successful completion of both a cognitive and psychomotor exam. Passed portions of each exam remain valid for 24 months provided all other eligibility requirements are met.\u003Cbr>All candidates for NREMT Certification at the Paramedic level whose PM program began on or after January 1, 2013 must have successfully completed PM education from an accredited program sponsored by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or one who held a valid Letter of Review (LOR) issued by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) . NCH was awarded a LOR on June 8, 2015 and initial accreditation on March 16, 2018.\u003Cbr>COGNITIVE (written) EXAMINATION |  |\n| Eligibility: Currently licensed paramedics who wish to gain NRP certification must meet the following criteria:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Proof of education requirements. The following methods are acceptable:\u003Cbr>Successful completion of a state‐approved Paramedic refresher course or\u003Cbr>30 hours of continuing education that meet all requirements of the current National Component of the 2016 National Continued Competency Program within the past two years.\u003Cbr>The National Registry accepts State EMS Office approved and CAPCE accredited education, education from EMS education programs, and U.S. accredited academic credit or college course. All education must be directly related to EMS patient care.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Successful completion of the NREMT Paramedic cognitive and psychomotor examinations.\u003Cbr>Passed portions of the exams remain valid for 24 months provided all other requirements are met.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Copy of a current state Paramedic license\u003Cbr>􀂃 Have a current CPR-BLS for \"Healthcare Provider\" or equivalent credential.\u003Cbr>How to make up missed CE\u003Cbr>Paramedics who missed a System CE covering a required topic in the past 2 years are encouraged to complete the Credit Questions for that class (fees assigned for review per System policy C2) . They may also make up missed topics or hours by attending EMS CE offerings from sponsors approved by NREMT.\u003Cbr>Application process |  |\n\n􀂃 Complete the attached Proof of education requirements CE form; submit to Connie Mattera ([cmatera@nch.org](cmatera@nch.org)) for EMS MD signature and she will return the signed form to you.  \n􀂃 Create an account / login to your profile on the NREMT website: [www.nremt.org](www.nremt.org) .  \n􀂃 Complete an online exam application. Select the Paramedic level, and verify your personal information. Make any necessary changes. Then follow the prompts through the application process. Truthfully complete the Licensing Action and Criminal statements. The NREMT may deny certification or take other appropriate actions in regards to applicants for certification when a criminal conviction has occurred.  \n􀂃 Pay the application fee of $160 . This fee is non transferable and non refundable and is charged for each exam attempt. 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Include your application) confirmation ID number.  \n􀂃 Monitor the progress of your application from your “Certification Application Status” in c","cbCairLC23ILLdIw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairLC23ILLdIw","pdf",191912,"English","# Certification Process\n## Eligibility for NRP Certification\n## How to Make Up Missed Continuing Education\n## Application Process\n## Cognitive Exam Information\n## NREMT Cognitive Exam Policies\n## Practical (Psychomotor) Examination","[{\"question\":\"What exams are required for NRP certification, and how long are passed parts valid?\",\"answer\":\"NRP certification requires successful completion of both a cognitive (written) and a psychomotor exam. 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