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Only non-commercial reproduction of this material for educational purposes or the advancement of medical science is permitted. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or by any other means whatsoever. Violators will be subject to prosecution and other actions.  \nSuggested Citation: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (2019) . Recertification Guide.  \nRetrieved from [https://www.nremt.org](https://www.nremt.org)  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe vision of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification Team is to “provide customer support to Training Officers, Medical Directors, and providers while validating that the EMS Professionals have maintained continued competence through education and practice for quality patient care to ensure public safety.” Embracing this vision, it is the intent of the Certification Team to present this guide to serve as a resource for agencies, training officers, medical directors, and other stakeholders who may benefit.  \nThe National Registry is committed to the protection of the public by offering ongoing improvements in the recertification process and updating requirements that will favorably impact EMS for many years to come. Specifically, the National Continued Competency Program incorporates the use of evidence-based medicine, gives state and local agencies the freedom to dictate a portion of their education requirements, and provides a foundation for EMS professionals to embrace life-long learning.  \nThe National Registry of EMTs wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the State EMS Offices, Agencies, Training Officers, Medical Directors, and EMS Professionals who are committed to maintenance of provider certification through the established  \nTable of Contents  \nBRIEF HISTORY OF NATIONAL EMS CONTINUED COMPETENCY ...................................................... 5  \nPRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF THE CONTINUED COMPETENCY PROGRAM.......................... 5  \nOVERVIEW OF THE NATIONAL CONTINUED COMPETENCY PROGRAM .......................................... 7  \nNCCP Hour Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 7  \nNATIONAL COMPONENT .............................................................................................................................. 8  \nLOCAL COMPONENT.................................................................................................................................... 10  \nINDIVIDUAL COMPONENT ......................................................................................................................... 11  \nRECERTIFICATION METHODS ................................................................................................................... 12  \nRecertification by Examination (RBE) ........................................................................................................... 12  \nContinuing Education Method ........................................................................................................................ 13  \nSTANDARDIZED COURSE GUIDE MAPPED TO NCCP TOPICS ............................................................ 15  \nACTIVE AND INACTIVE CERTIFICATION STATUS ............................................................................... 16  \nGENERAL CERTIFICATION POLICIES ...................................................................................................... 17  \nACCEP","cbCaipGLvMlEu3oy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipGLvMlEu3oy","pdf",838314,27,"English","# Introduction\n# Brief History of National EMS Continued Competency\n# Principles and Application of the Continued Competency Program\n# Overview of the National Continued Competency Program\n## NCCP Hour Requirements\n## National Component\n## Local Component\n## Individual Component\n# Recertification Methods\n## Recertification by Examination (RBE)\n## Continuing Education Method\n# Standardized Course Guide Mapped to NCCP Topics\n# Active and Inactive Certification Status\n# General Certification Policies\n# Acceptable Continuing Education Methodologies\n## Explanation of Acceptable Education Methodologies\n# Available Resources and Helpful Information\n## Training Officers\n## Physician Medical Directors\n## Individuals who are Recertifying\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n# Glossary\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the National Continued Competency Program in this guide?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed to help EMS professionals maintain continued competence through education and practice to support quality patient care and public safety.\"},{\"question\":\"What recertification methods are covered?\",\"answer\":\"The guide covers recertification by examination (RBE) and a continuing education method.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are included under acceptable continuing education methodologies?\",\"answer\":\"It includes acceptable education method types and an explanation of those methodologies, along with related policies.\"}]","Recertification Guide - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | PDF",1790205047,68]