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You may count education received in lectures, standardized courses (such as ABLS, ACLS, PEPP, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, etc.), college courses, in service training, case reviews, conferences, etc. Up to 10 hours of the refresher training can be by Distributive Education (online, video or magazine-based) .  \nYou must ensure that you cover every topic within the four divisions of the mandatory core content. You must also cover each of the five divisions of the flexible core content; however, you are not required to cover each topic.  \nMandatory Core Content  \n\n| Airway, Breathing and Cardiology\u003Cbr>8 hours ■ Provide ventilatory support for a patient\u003Cbr>■ Attempt to resuscitate a patient in cardiac arrest\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to a patient experiencing cardiovascular compromise\u003Cbr>■ Provide post resuscitation care to a cardiac arrest patient |\n| --- |\n| Medical Emergencies\u003Cbr>3 hours ■ Assess and provide care to a patient experiencing an allergic reaction\u003Cbr>■ Assess a patient with possible overdose\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a near-drowning patient |\n| Trauma\u003Cbr>5 hours ■ Perform a rapid trauma assessment\u003Cbr>■ Assess a patient with a head injury\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient with suspected spinal injury\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to a patient with a chest injury\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to a patient with an open abdominal injury\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to a patient with shock/hypoperfusion |\n| Obstetrics and Pediatrics\u003Cbr>8 hours ■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with cardiac arrest\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with respiratory distress\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with shock/hypoperfusion\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with trauma |\n\n24 hours  \nFlexible Core Content  \n\n| Airway, Breathing and Cardiology\u003Cbr>8 hours ■ Assess and provide care for respiratory distress in an adult patient\u003Cbr>■ Use oxygen delivery system components\u003Cbr>■ Perform techniques to assure a patent airway\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient experiencing non-traumatic chest\u003Cbr>pain/discomfort |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Medical Emergencies\u003Cbr>5 hours ■ Assess and provide care to a patient with an altered mental status\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient with a history of diabetes\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient experiencing a seizure\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient exposed to heat or cold\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient experiencing a behavioral problem\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient with suspected communicable disease |  |\n| Trauma\u003Cbr>1 hour | ■ Provide care to a patient with a painful, swollen, deformed extremity\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to a patient with burn injury |\n| Obstetrics and Pediatrics\u003Cbr>8 hours ■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with suspected abuse or neglect\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care to an infant or child with a fever\u003Cbr>■ Assess and provide care for the obstetric patient\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to the newborn\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to the mother immediately following delivery of a newborn |  |\n\nOperational Tasks  \n2 hour ■ Use body mechanics when lifting and moving a patient  \n■ Communicate with a patient while providing care  \n24 hours  \nNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians® Mailing Address: 6610 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229 614/888-4484 [www.nremt.org](www.nremt.org) Revised 10/08  \nParamedic   \nHow to Maintain Your National EMS Certification  \nRecertification Requirements  \n[www.nremt.org](www.nremt.org)  \nAccredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies  \nParamedic Recertification Requirements  \nThank you for your commitment to recertification. NREMT certification gives you recognized credibility across the nation and demonstrates your desire to serve the public with the highest standards. Your certification will continue to serve you well during the course of y","cbCaieZFXsa0Q32c","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieZFXsa0Q32c","pdf",139233,"English","# Recertification Requirements\n## Recertification Application Timelines\n## How to Recertify\n## To Recertify You Need to\n## Continuing Education Option\n# Paramedic Refresher Requirements\n## Mandatory Core Content\n## Flexible Core Content\n## Operational Tasks","[{\"question\":\"What are the key deadlines for submitting a NREMT recertification application?\",\"answer\":\"Recertification materials must be submitted for processing by February 15 of the year your certification expires. 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