National Registry Recertification Information for 2021
The Guide to Completing National Registry Recertification 2.0 Application (below) has been developed and approved by National Registry to assist Virginia providers who are certified with National Registry to complete their recertification application based on the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). All providers recertifying starting in the 2020 certification cycle are utilizing the 2016 NCCP requirements.
Please follow this step-by-step guide when completing your National Registry recertification application. All answers highlighted in BOLD must be the response you provide to each question. Providers who do not maintain their Virginia CE report in alignment with their National Registry certification cycle will not be able to utilize this process.
Please remember to use the ‘Recertify Me’ option in your Virginia EMS portal after your National Registry has been recertified to maintain your CE report in alignment with your National Registry certification cycle.
Note: Recertification Cycle Start Date will be unique to each provider based on when National Registry issues your new certification. Hours accumulated after that start date can be utilized toward the next certification cycle.
- Guide to Completing National Registry Recertification 2.0 Application – Revised 10-29-2020
National Registry Podcasts
Continued Competency in EMS is a tough subject that comes with challenging concepts, evolving guidelines and changes in recertification. The National Registry’s new podcast series, hosted by Certification Chief Mark Terry, will take you along the journey of the new Continued Competency Project. This podcast will feature many special guests and explore the successes and road bumps of those working toward a new Agenda For The Future, Continued Competency Model.


Pearson VUE Test Site Information
The following links provide information on the polices and locations of Pearson VUE Test Centers.
Current Providers – National Registry
The following links provide information and guidance for currently certified EMS Providers.
- Providers with Current Virginia certification ONLY
- BLS Testing Requirements – Legal Recognition, Challenge and Re-entry
- ALS Testing Requirements – Re-entry
National Registry Podcasts
Education Coordinators
The following are links to NREMT guidance and/or policy for Education Coordinators.
- How to establish a Program Director account
- EMR Practical Examination Verification
- EMT Psychomotor Examination Verification
NREMT Account Creation Videos
The following is a list of videos developed by NREMT for describing account creation for various roles.
- Preparing your NCCP recertification application
- How to create a Training Officer account on the NREMT website
- Creating a Medical Director Account