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Renewing a Lapsed NREMT

In order to renew your lapsed NRMET, you will need to complete the standard set of recertification classes.

 

For questions about renewing a lapsed state certification, please contact your state office of EMS.

Set Up Prodigy

  • Click on the certification tab and choose to create a new certification
  • Add in all of your old NREMT information
  • Use the date 3/31 of next year as the expiration date (3/31/2027).

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Prodigy training plans will only populate with a non-expired expiration date.

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  • Follow your training plan and complete all required classes.
  • Once complete, click on the Download Completion Packet button on your training plan. If you are not able to click on this button, you have not complete all required training. This will generate an email with all required documentation for the NREMT

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You will not be able to directly import your training using the Import from CAPCE option. This is a limitation of the NREMT site, they do not allow for import with expired certifications.

Requirements for Certification

  • Proof of education requirements. The following methods are acceptable: 
    • Forty (40) credits of continuing education that meets all requirements of the current National Continued Competency Program within the past two (2) years.  
      • 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 courses. All education must be directly related to EMS patient care.  
  • Successful completion of the National Registry EMT certification examination and a State EMS Office approved BLS skills competency requirement. 
    • Passed portions of the certification examination and skills competency verification remain valid for twenty-four (24) months provided all other eligibility requirements are met.
  • Copy of a lapsed EMT license/certification if never nationally certified as an EMT.   

Application Process

To apply for a National Registry examination: 

  1. Create your account/log in to your profile. 
  2. Select the EMT Re-entry Application. Verify/update any personal information and follow the prompts through the application. 
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. Attach your lapsed state EMT license/certification (if applicable), add your continuing education, and attach the education certificates to your application. 
  5. Monitor the progress of your application from your Candidate Dashboard in case additional action is needed. Once the National Registry approves your application and your “Examination” tile contains the message “Authorization to Test (ATT) received,” you can view your ATT and schedule your examination.