NREMT Recert Requirements
Carlos - I called NREMT to get an answer to the question I asked earlier. Here is how it works. If you are recertifying for the first time and do not have at least 6 months worth of pt care experience during that first two years - you lose out, must lapse, retake a refresher course and retest the National computer based test within 2 years for the written, within 1 year or you need another practical exam.
If you do have the 6 months experience or have already recertified once but are not currently involved in patient care, then if you meet all the CE requirements, you can recertify but must do so under Inactive status. As soon as you get involved in pt care again you can request a transfer from inactive to active status.
CE can be obtained from a refresher course, conferences, training offered at hospitals and fire departments, some from on-line and video opportunities.