{"id":11495,"date":"2019-03-19T16:17:09","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T20:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?page_id=11495"},"modified":"2024-06-20T11:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:12:09","slug":"psychomotor-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/education-certification\/provider-resources\/psychomotor-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Certification Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Virginia, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students\/providers are required to take their certification examinations through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).\u00a0 This requirement applies to all personnel seeking Virginia certification whether this be at a BLS or ALS level.\u00a0 Certification from the National Registry is required as an entry point into the state's EMS system and as personnel transition from one level to another.<\/p>\n

This national certification process ensures that EMS professionals meet standardized competency levels before entering Virginia's healthcare workforce. The Virginia Department of Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services manages this administers this process and any state-specific requirements for ongoing recertification. To learn more about the specific requirements and testing procedures for BLS and ALS certification in Virginia, including the NREMT process, please click on one of the panels below to view the detailed content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\"\"The National Registry requires that certification exams be taken at a PearsonVUE Test Center.\u00a0 National Registry also offers the ability to take the certification exam remotely using Pearson OnVUE remotely proctored cognitive exams the BLS candidates.\u00a0 For candidates who are unable to access testing at a Pearson Test Center due to lack of available seats, they can use Pearson OnVUE.\u00a0 Please direct your candidates to learn more about Pearson OnVUE Remote Proctored Exams by visiting: https:\/\/home.pearsonvue.com\/nremt\/onvue<\/a><\/p>\n