National Registry Testing Transition

The Virginia Office of EMS no longer has access to certification exams that are validated, psychometrically sound and legally defensible.

 On July 1, 2012, the Virginia Office of EMS transitioned its BLS testing processes from state testing to the National Registry of EMT’s.  Transitioning to National Registry allows Virginia to:

• Standardize the entire initial certification process
• Be fully compliant with the National EMS Education documents.

Virginia now recognizes reciprocity for all National Registry certifications.

• For Virginia trained EMS Providers, reciprocity will transition from a paper-based process to an automated process. 
• For individuals coming into Virginia from outside the state, reciprocity will continue to be paper-based.

This page is one-stop shopping for information and documentation pertaining to the new National Registry testing process.

National Registry Transition Presentation

• NREMT Presentation Handouts – Full slides

National Registry/Pearson VUE Test Sites

• Pearson VUE Test Centers
• List of Virginia-based Pearson VUE Testing Centers with Addresses

Student/Candidate Quick Guides

• Student/Candidate NREMT Registration Process – Over 18
• Student/Candidate NREMT Registration Process – Under 18

Instructor Quick Guides

• How to Create Your NREMT Program Director Account
• How to Approve Candidates to Take their NREMT Exam
• Training Program Administration Manual (TPAM) – Effective July 1, 2012