No lapse in EMT-1 Certification
24 hrs. of training
Verification of skills competencies
Complete certification application process
No recertification examination required
Verification of Skills Competencies:
1. Pt. Assessment; medical pt.
2. Pt. Assessment; trauma pt.
3. Airway emergencies
4. Breathing emergencies
5. AED
6. Circulation emergencies
7. Neurological emergencies
8. Soft tissue emergencies
9. Musculoskeletal emergencies
10. Obstetrical emergencies
If maintaining EMT-1 certification requirements are met within 6 months of expiration, new certification period begins day after expiration date.
If maintaining EMT-1 certification requirements are met greater than 6 months of expiration, new effective and expiration dates are issued. |
0 to 6 months since lapse
• 24 hrs. of training
• Application process including skills verification form
6 to 12 months since lapse
• 36 hrs. of training (12 additional hrs)
• Application process including skills verification form
12 to 24 months since lapse
• 48 hrs. of training (24 additional hrs.)
• Passing score on written and skills Certifying Exam (NREMT)
(Explanation: the Skills Test is from the San Diego County Skills Manual and follows the NREMT Skills Test guidelines. The written exam is the NREMT Certification Exam, done at the computer testing station)
• Application process
Greater than 24 months or more since lapse
• Complete entire EMT-1 Basic Course |
NREMT Certification Exams are now computer based and are administered by Pearson Vue. NREMT Certification examinations are intended to evaluate the competence of EMS practitioners at a variety of levels. The tests address content areas defined and validated by subject-matter experts, educators, and individuals working in EMS fields. You must have registered for your examination(s) with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, following the procedures for your specific state, and received an Authorization to Test from NREMT prior to scheduling your testing appointment. Contact the NREMT for more information. EMSTA, Inc. recommends you contact Pearson Vue to schedule your test. The San Diego Testing location is
Pearson Professional Centers
9619 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208
San Diego, CA 92123
858-541-1934
Please carefully review the information contained in your Authorization to Test. If any of the information is incorrect, or if the information has changed, please contact the National Registry at (614) 888-4484.
Visit the web sites below for more information on how to apply for your test. NREMT
NREMT Application
Pearson Vue
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NREMT Certification Examinations