Information For EMS Providers

EMT & Paramedic CE Recertification Requirements

Category: EMT Initial Training & Recertification CE Requirements

Recertification Information is available at the OEMS website.

National Continued Competency Program (NCCP)

The NCCR includes specific topics and outlines which are provided to instructors by the National Registry in the National Continued Competency Requirements (NCCR) EMT and Paramedic Education Guides

The LCCR may include approved EMS courses mandated by OEMS or the Region. These are courses which typically include information unique to MA or the Region. Any approved EMS course can currently be used in this category, unless otherwise mandated, but examples of "Local" type topics include: Protocol Update, ALS/BLS Interface, Interfacility Transfer, MOLST, STEMI POE, Stroke POE, Trauma POE, Stretcher Use & Safety, Restraints, M&M Rounds, BBP.

The ICCR may include any approved EMS course of interest to you.

• NCCP Hours Explained (This table explains the continued competency program categories for recertification at all levels)

Documentation

Insist on receiving a copy of the course roster (with approval number) or a certificate of completion signed by the instructor as evidence of course completion.  You will need to enter your credits at the National Registry site (if you hold a National Registry card) or the massemt.org site if you are a MA certified only (you will still need to pay a fee to NR for maintaining your continuing education hours).  Your Training Officer will need to verify the training, so be prepared to present evidence of completion (instructor signed roster or certificate).

Online or Distributive Education*

Online credits or distributive education credits are no longer limited.

Refer to MDPH/OEMS AR2-212 (page 6, Section H) for complete details.

*The National Registry defines distributive education as an educational activity in which the learner, the instructor, and the educational materials are not all present in the same place at the same time.

All continuing education hours must be completed within your current certification cycle. Education completed on or prior to your previous March 31 expiration date will NOT be accepted. If this is your first certification cycle, only education completed after the date of your initial certification will be accepted.

MA Training Requirements & Regulations for First Responders:

1. Frequently Asked Questions for Optional Naloxone Program for First Responder Agencies
2. Guidance for Optional Naloxone Program for First Responder Agencies May 30, 2014
3. Emergency Amendments to Drug Control Program Regulations for Optional First Responder Use of Naloxone (updated March 2014)
4. First Responder Regulations (updated March 2014)
5. MGL Chap 111 Sec 201 First Responder First Aid/CPR 
6. AR 2-100 Minimum Standards (Basic Curriculum) for First Responder Training in First Aid, Epinephrine Auto-Injector, & Naloxone (updated October 21, 2014)
7. Naloxone training for First Responders and EMTs Required!
8. First Responder Memorandum of Agreement Template (required for First Responder police/fire carrying AEDs, Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, and Naloxone) Required! 
9. Application for MA Controlled Substances Registration for Municipalities for use of Epinephrine & Naloxone in Accordance with the Controlled Substances Act, M.G.L. Chapter 94C Required!
10. Bulk Naloxone Purchasing Options for Municipalities

US DOT/NHTSA First Responder National Standard Curriculum:

1. National Standard Curriculum: First Responder
2. National Standard Curriculum: First Responder Refresher

Training Insitutions:

MPTC: Boylston Regional Police Academy

 To become an emergency medical technician, you need to be 18 years of age with the ability to read and write English in order to complete the state certification exam (practical & written required). You should also be able to:

1. read road maps;
2. drive a vehicle and accurately discern street signs and address numbers,
3. read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner,
4. communicate verbally with patients and significant others of all ages in diverse cultural settings,
5. discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition,
6. document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format,
7. converse with dispatcher, other EMS providers, and hospital via radio,
8. perform all tasks related to emergency patient care and documentation using good manual dexterity,
9. bend, stoop, balance, and crawl on uneven terrain; and withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture,
10. perform quick, precise, practical mathematical calculations pertinent to ratio and proportion of medication and supplies used in emergency patient care,
11. work independently without defined structure,
12. draw valid conclusions expediently relevant to patient's condition, often, using limited information,
13. be cognizant of all legal, ethical, and moral obligations inherent within scope of practice.

MA Dept of Health and Human Services EMT Initial Training

Massachusetts EMS Accredited Training Institutions

Occupational Outlook Handbook description of EMT job

Michael J. Latta EMS Scholarship Foundation

Region II EMT Initial Training Opportunities

AD Quality EMS Training

Prepare for your EMT National Exam with our experienced training team. Emergency Medical Technicians are first responders trained to provide immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations.

Next Leominster course begins Jannuary 2, 2023

COURSE: In-person Initial EMT Class

CLICK HERE for full details and registration information.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

Vital EMS of Worcester and Community EMS of Marlborough, subsidiaries of Global Medical Response, the nation’s leading medical transportation company, is offering Massachusetts residents the unique opportunity to earn a paycheck while attending class to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Worcester, Ma. Join our team and feel a sense of pride as a member of a global ambulance service while working alongside some of the best medical transportation providers in Worcester or Marlborough, Ma.

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Mount Wachusett Community College: EMT and Paramedic Programs

CLICK HERE for more information.

The Basic EMT training program is the basic course for Emergency Medical Technician/ambulance that follows the guidelines outlined by the United States Department of Health Education and Welfare in conjunction with the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation.  This is a lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practical application of the knowledge and skill necessary to care for individuals who have life-threatening emergencies and injuries. 

 Quinsigamond Community College

Check out Quinsigamond Community College's upcoming programs. Or if you are already an EMT, check out their Paramedic Program.  Click HERE for more information, or view this flier.