Paramedic Full Education Program Pathway

Nationally Registered Paramedics (NRP) must notify the National Registry within 30 days regarding the following matters:

Change in mailing address (the best way to update a mailing address is by editing the user profile page)
Any criminal conviction.
Disciplinary action taken by any state has resulted in suspension, revocation, or expiration of state registration/licensure; termination of right to practice; voluntary surrender of state registration/licensure while under investigation.
The National Registry considers the individual to be solely responsible for their certification.

The National Registry has disciplinary procedures, rights of appeal and due process within its policies. Complete information about the National Registry Disciplinary Policy and Rights of Appeal can be found here.

The National Registry complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Pearson VUE test centers are also ADA compliant. Complete information about the National Registry Accommodations Disability Policy can be found here.

Paramedic Education Program Information

Program Accreditation

Since January 1, 2013 all initial Paramedic applicants seeking National Registry's National EMS Certification at the Paramedic level must have successfully completed education from an accredited program or one that is seeking accreditation sponsored by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Expiration Dates

Initial expiration dates are determined by the date the candidate successfully completes the entire national certification process. Paramedic candidates completing the national certification process between the January 1 and June 30 will receive an expiration date of March 31 two years in the future. Individuals successfully completing the national certification process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of March 31 three years in the future.

Initial Certification

If you successfully complete the national certification process between:

January 1 - June 30
July 1- December 31

Initial Cycle

Your initial certification date will be
March 31:

Examination Information

Exam Type: Computer Adaptive
Questions: 110-150
Time Limit: 3 hours, 30 min
Examination Fee: $175
(Per examination attempt)
Renewal Fee: $32
Late Fee: $50 + Renewal Fee