Title: Research recertification 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 the Virginia Department of Health’s OEMS education, certification, and continuing education requirements
- reviewing the NREMT Recertification Guide
- exploring local and national continuing education opportunities.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are recertification requirements in Virginia and for the NREMT?
- Where can EMT continuing education requirements in Virginia be located?
- When does an EMT have to recertify? What are the fees associated with recertification?
- How soon after certification can an EMT begin obtaining recertification credit?
- What is the process for recertification once all EMS recertification requirements have been met?
- What is the process for recertification if an EMT’s certification expires before meeting recertification requirements?