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NREMT Certification

The National Registry is a private, non-profit, certifying organization. The various State EMS Offices or like agencies serve as the state licensing agencies. Certification by the National Registry is a distinct process from licensure; and it serves the important independent purpose of identifying for the public, state licensure agencies and employers, those individuals who have successfully completed the Registry’s educational requirements and demonstrated their skills and abilities in the mandated examinations. Maintaining a NREMT certification does not give an individual the right to practice in the state of Georgia.

To obtain a NREMT certification, students must complete the NREMT Cognitive Exam. Students have two years from the completion date of their class to successfully pass the exam. After 3 unsuccessful attempts, students must complete remedial training EMT-24 hours, AEMT-36 hours, and Paramedic-48 hours. If students are unsuccessful after 6 attempts, students will be required to repeat the entire program again.

The Cognitive Exam, also known as the Written Exam, is a computerized test that is completed at an authorized Pearson Vue testing center. For the EMT and Paramedic, the exam is a Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT). A CAT exam adjusts to the student’s performance with length and difficulty. The AEMT exams is a Computer Based Linear Test that has a fixed length and difficulty. The cost of this exam is the responsibility of the student.

More information about National Registry can be found at www.nremt.org

 

Georgia Licensure

Once students have successfully completed their NREMT exams, they are eligible to apply for a GA EMS license. This license will allow students to apply to EMS agencies in the surrounding areas. The following steps and application can be found at dhp.georgia.gov/ems-personnel-licensure.

To apply for a GA EMS license, you must follow these steps:

  1. Submit a completed EMS State License Application.
  2. Submit a copy of a current NREMT registration card.
  3. Submit a copy of a current and signed Healthcare Provider CPR card.
  4. Paramedic Only: Submit a copy (front and back) of a current and signed ACLS card.
  5. Submit a Notarized Verification of Lawful U.S Residency form with a copy of a verifiable document.
  6. Complete a Fingerprint and Background Check (only good for 30 days).
  7. Submit an application fee.