Title: Research certification requirements for the EMT.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Examining Requirements for Certification

Research should include

- determining the fees to be paid
- reviewing end-of-class paperwork
- reviewing the national certification requirements from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- reviewing the state certification requirements (see the Virginia Department of Health’s OEMS)
- reviewing the Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulations
- completing a State Authorization for NREMT Test Eligibility
- taking practice examinations, if available.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the cost of the NREMT exam and national registration?
- Where will one need to register for psychomotor and cognitive testing?
- What is the process for psychomotor and cognitive retesting?
- What paperwork is needed the day/night of psychomotor and cognitive testing?