The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is a US certification agency covering prehospital medical providers.
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History
NREMT was established in 1970 in response to President Lyndon Johnson's Committee on Highway Traffic Safety recommended a national certifying agency for Emergency Medical Technicians in order to establish and standardize training requirements.[1]
Standards
Most states use or require NREMT testing for some level of state certification.[1][2][3] NREMT recognizes three levels of EMT: Basic, Intermediate (two types/levels), and Paramedic (some states may have additional certifications).[2] NREMT certification at an EMT Intermediate level may or may not be sufficient for some state EMT-I requirements.[4] While NREMT certification may be mandatory for new state certification, it is not necessarily required for renewals.[4] These procedures and requirements vary from state to state. In 1986, military emergency rooms were required to certify all medical technicians through NREMT.[5]
Levels of Certification
NREMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P)
Highest level of certification through the NREMT. This represents the pinnacle of the EMS ladder. Paramedics are considered Advanced Life Support (ALS) and can administer a range of medication, as well as perform advanced electrical and surgical therapies (please see Paramedics for a full list of skills.)
NREMT-Intermediate/99 (NREMT-I)
1999 EMT-Intermediate National Standard Curriculum as defined by the Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)[6]
NREMT-Intermediate/85 (NREMT-I)
1985 EMT-Intermediate National Standard Curriculum as defined by the Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [6]
NREMT-Basic (NREMT-B)
This level of certification provides Basic Life Support (BLS). (please see EMT-Basic for a full list of skills)
NREMT-First Responder
This is the entry level into Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They provide basic first response first aid and patient management. Most Police and Fire Services require their employees to be first responders.
Controversy
The NREMT has been criticized for failing to prevent cheating during some exams. The Washington, D.C. Fire Department is currently being investigated for cheating on the NREMT certification exam.[7]
See also
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
- Medic
- Combat Medic
- Star of Life
- Ambulance
- Emergency Medical Service
- Emergency Medical Services in the United States
- Emergency Medical Technician
- EMT-Basic
- EMT-Intermediate
- EMT-Paramedic
References
- ^ a b NREMT History
- ^ a b Emergency Medical Technician from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- ^ "Emergency Medical Technicians" from University of Missouri, St. Louis
- ^ a b Colorado EMT requirement overview
- ^ "National Registry of EMT Certification of Air Force Emergency Room Technicians" from the Defense Technical Information Center
- ^ a b DOT Standards for EMT-I [1]
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/23/AR2009042304902.html
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