If you have a change to current state Paramedic license/certification or an equivalent state-recognized Paramedic level, and you are applying for National Registry Paramedic certification, you must meet the following requirements:
NOTE: If you have a lapsed state license, visit the Re-entry Pathway
Re-entry Pathway
Requirements for Certification
- Must have successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic education program (or an education program that has been issued a CoAEMSP "Letter of Review") that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Paramedic, January 1, 2013, and after.
- Proof of education requirements. The following methods are acceptable:
- Successful completion of a state‐approved Paramedic refresher course or
- 30 credits of continuing education that meet the national component requirements of the current National Continued Competency Program within the past two (2) years.
- The National Registry accepts education approved by the State EMS Office, CAPCE accreditation, EMS education programs, and U.S. accredited academic credits or college courses. All education must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- Proof of education requirements. The following methods are acceptable:
- Successfully completed the National Registry Paramedic certification examination.
- Copy of a current state Paramedic license/certification.
National Component Guides
The new 2025 NCCP Model will begin on April 1, 2025 for EMT/AEMT/Paramedic and October 1, 2025 for EMR:
National 2025 NCCP Model
Application Process
To apply for a National Registry examination:
- Create your account/log in to your profile.
- Select the Paramedic State-licensed Application. Verify/update any personal information and follow the prompts through the application.
- Pay the application fee.
- Attach your current state Paramedic license/certification, add your continuing education, and attach the education certificates to your application.
- Monitor the progress of your application from your Candidate Dashboard in case additional action is needed. Once the National Registry approves your application and your “Examination” tile contains the message “Authorization to Test (ATT) received,” you can view your ATT and schedule your examination.
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.
If you successfully complete the national certification process between January 1 - June 30 your initial certification date will be March 31 of 2 years in the future.
If you successfully complete the national certification process between July 1- December 31 your initial certification date will be March 31 of 3 years in the future.