You can download an EMT National Registry application one from the National Registry’s website: www.nremt.org

The EMT National Registry Examination is based on the Department of Transportation EMT-Basic curricula. Be sure to ask your instructor if your program utilizes the most recent revision. A copy is available online at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/ems/nsc.htm

You can pick one up a Livescan application at the County's EMS office (645 S.Bascom Ave in San Jose), or call (408) 885-4250 and request that one be mailed to you.

The EMS Agency offers the EMT National Registry examination once per month. Be sure to schedule your examination early. Click here for the calendar of events.

Your training program and the EMS Agency have the required forms and location of sites in Santa Clara County. Certification requests can not be processed until the EMS Agency has received your record from the Department of Justice.

It is in your best interest to complete the LiveScan process as soon as possible. You are NOT required to have completed the EMT program to start the LiveScan process.

The grace period for expired EMT certifications is four years, but you may not practice before completing the recertification process.

No. It is your responsibility to know and meet the recertification requirements of the EMT National Registry if you plan to maintain National Registry certification.

For EMT recertification, you need:

• Successful completion of an approved EMT refresher program OR completion of 24 hours of continuing education from an approved CE provider.
• Pass the National Registry EMT-B written examination (every four years only)
• Pay certification fees
• Complete a certification application
• Submit a copy of a valid CPR card (AHA, ARC, ASHI, CDF)
• Present current photo identification

You have to recertify as an EMT every two years you must have 24 hours of approved continuing education. Every four years, you must take a written and practical examination.

I f you do not pass the EMT National Registry examination you must apply for another written examination through the EMS Agency.

The EMT National Registry exam is based on the presentation of scenarios and expected treatments. 150 multiple-choice questions include: Airway management, cardiology, trauma, medical, obstetrics, pediatrics, and EMS operations. A score of at least 70% is required to pass.

You can get a CPR card from the American Red Cross(408-577-1000) or the American Heart Association (877-242-4277).

In the State of California, certification of Emergency Medical Technicians is the responsibility of the local emergency medical services agency and is valid statewide.

Getting results from the EMT National Registry Examintaion will usually take 3 to 4 weeks.

Yes, you have to have the Livescan fingerprinting done again. LiveScan information is not shared between agencies.