Believe it or not, this really does not bother me other than the dishonesty. Reregistration and CEU's are really a joke, one could teach how to bathe your dog as to prevent fleas and ringworm's thus preventing spread of diseases and viruses, hence public health(over exaggeration). Although it is supposed to be r/t the NHTSA, this would really limit CEU's and technically one would be just performing a refresher.... Which in itself is also a joke.
I am sure that they as most larger FD have really met the requirements of CEU's. Even a simple academy will meet most requirements and again having only two CEU's a month or for a Paramedic one CEU a month.
Amazing most states do not require RN's to have CEU's or a refresher course. The reason is simple they received a real education and as such should realize as a professional to maintain that level. I have yet ever heard a nurse complain of having to take an educational course r/t their working environment. They expect it. Also, hospitals naturally know and are required to have such to meet accreditation requirements.
So which is better require CEU's or require a real education in the profession to begin with. Yes, I am all for continuing one's education but it should be expanding upon the base of an well founded education.
R/r 911