Posted 10/18/2006
With re-registration season quickly approaching, many people have called the Re-registration Department inquiring about "online" refresher
programs to satisfy their re-registration requirements. We have become aware of some on-line refresher classes that imply that they can be
used to meet NREMT re-registration guidelines.
As a reminder, the NREMT's policy regarding distributive education (online, video, or magazine based education) allows for a maximum of 10 hours
of the refresher course to be completed by distributive education. If you plan on using distributive education for part of your refresher (or
additional continuing education section), that course MUST meet the NREMT policy
AND be either State or
CECBEMS approved.
The NREMT will not accept an ALL on-line refresher course as part of your re-registration packet.
Please contact your State EMS Office or CECBEMS to inquire if the distributive
education program you are using is approved. Remember, you can ONLY use up to 10 hours of distributive education towards your refresher
requirement.