NREMTP Testing Question

[palmer1121]

Does anyone know if NREMT is testing to the new 2010 AHA guidelines or the old AHA guidelines?

 

[firemedic0227]

I just took the NR Skills Portion last week and yes it's up to the new AHA Guidelines.

 

[palmer1121]

ok. thank you so much. I havent been able to get a straight answer out of anyone. I take it next tuesday.

 

[DrankTheKoolaid]

re

Right off of the NREMT webpage


National Registry of EMTs' (NREMT) Implementation of 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care




National EMS Certification exams will reflect the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care on the dates below - these dates allow ample time for implementation plans, instructor updates, and anticipated publication of all related AHA educational support materials.


November 1, 2011 EMT-Paramedic
January 1, 2012
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Intermediate/99 (I/99)

March 1, 2012
Intermediate/85 (I/85)


Click here for a complete essay regarding the 2010 AHA Guidelines.


National EMS Certification exams based on National Scope of Practice EMS Provider Levels Begin:

Advanced EMT June 1, 2011
Emergency Medical Responder January 1, 2012
Emergency Medical Technician January 1, 2012
Paramedic January 1, 2013


National EMS Certification exams based on National Standard Curriculum End:


First Responder December 31, 2011
EMT-Basic December 31, 2011
EMT-Intermediate/85 March 31, 2013
EMT-Intermediate/99 December 31, 2013*
EMT-Paramedic December 31, 2012