NCCP National Continued Competency Program Overview
State Recertification Model Use CA OR WA NV ID UT MT WY CO ND SD NE KS MN IA MO WI IL MI OH IN KY WV PA VA NY NH VT NJ DE MD ME RI CT MA AZ NM OK AR TN SC NC NCCP HI TX LA MS AL GA Optional FL Traditional AK May 1, 2017 NCCP
Background
Changes in Recertification Moving into the Future Since the 1980s, recertification requirements were based on the premise that all providers completed the same clock hours of training. A small amount of training could be used to meet local or individual needs Need for more flexibility and adaptability in training
The How's and Why s of Change In the 2000 s, a multi disciplinary group comprised of representatives of the major regulatory, medical oversight and operational components of EMS addressed continued competency. Originally identified were 5 key principles to the National EMS Recertification Process. NREMT currently utilizes 4 of these principles: 1. Professional Standing 2. Practice Performance 3. Life Long Learning 4. Individual Continuing Education
Why the new NCCP model is better Ability to focus training on needs identified by the continuous quality improvement process Updated education driven by evidence based research Practice Analysis More current trends in emergency medicine Allows States/Local EMS organizations to have input for providers education Allows individuals to control their personal development
NCCP Requirements
The National Component Attestation The National Component now has an attestation. Once the 2012 or 2016 model is selected, the national component autocompletes State-Approved Refresher Courses can choose either the 2012 or 2016 model.
NCCR 2012 NCCR 2016
Local Requirements EMR AEMT EMT NRP
Individual Requirements EMR AEMT EMT NRP
NCCP Model NCCR + LCCR+ ICCR = Total Hours NCCR LCCR ICCR Total EMR 8 4 4 16 EMT 20 10 10 40 AEMT 25 12.5 12.5 50 Paramedic 30 15 15 60 Does not require CPR (all levels) Does not require ACLS (Paramedic level only)
Distributive Education (DE) or (F3) Allowances per category and total amount of DE NCCR LCCR ICCR Total EMR 3 3 4 10 EMT 7 7 10 24 AEMT 8 8 12.5 28.5 Paramedic 10 10 15 35
Education Allowances (Maximum CE per course) Traditional Model No more than ½ in any one topic area EMR = 6hrs EMT = 24hrs AEMT = 18hrs NRP = 12hrs NCCP Model Can only use one course per recertification cycle, which can be used in any component Hours can be carried over to another component. Ex: I taught a refresher ACLS course on 1/6/16 and attended an ACLS refresher course on 3/12/15. You can only apply 1 ACLS course (8 hours total). You can use the 8 hours in any component, or can divide the hours, such as needing 4 hours in National and use the other 4 hours in Local or Individual course must be same date and description.
Standardized Courses Guide
Acceptable Education
Resources for Education All State Approved Education Any CAPCE approved F1 = One-time events F2 = Instructor Based F3 = Distributive Education online (limited) F4 =Distributive learning via periodicals (limited) F5 = Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Standardized card courses such as ACLS, PHTLS, PEPP etc. College courses 1 credit = 8 CE hours
Other Sources of Education EMT / AEMT / NRP courses Nursing / Medical School CCT / CCPC State / National conferences State / Local Protocols
Resources for Training Officers and Medical Directors
Your Role as a Training Officer Validate the continued competency of Nationally Registered EMS personnel by approving continuing education records entered by agency affiliates. You have SUPPORT!
Your Role as a Medical Director Ensure the continued competency of Nationally Registered EMS personnel by validating level specific skills. To maintain an 'Active' National EMS Certification, all advanced level providers (Advanced-EMTs and Paramedics) are required to have a licensed physician medical director attest to their skill competency every 2-year recertification cycle.
NCCP Educational Guides Resources for Instructors, Agencies, Programs Available for all levels, free to download Lesson Plans for the National Component Click the red box to open the PDF on the Recertification information page specific to each level Available for 2016 National Content on the NCCP page at nremt.org
NCCP: Training Officer Guide History, Principles and Applications, Overview of NCCP, National, Local, Individual Components, Transition Policy, Accepted CEU
2012 or 2016 National Content? NREMT encourages the use of the most recent content. The model use may depend on the year and availability of resources and program or state approvals. Updates in National Content will occur every 4 years and include contemporary practices in Emergency Medical Services, research and trends, evidence based curriculum from the practice analysis, and other resources.
Other Recertification Information
Mark King Initiative (MKI) Minnesota Providers who previously held NREMT certification and have a current state card First Round is complete. Expiration 3/31/2017 1545 Providers Second Round opens 7/5/17 Providers will have until 3/31/2018 to recertify. Providers must go into their NREMT account, click on the MKI tab and sign up! You must then recertify with the NCCP requirements.
Why Should I Recertify? Uniform standard of EMS as a profession National framework for certification and protection of the public REPLICA/ Compact Reciprocity with other states Ever have a need/want to move Many states accept NREMT certification to renew state certification 2 birds, 1 stone concept Prevent a lapsed NREMT certification Initial exam fees, testing site fees, applications, refresher fees, etc.
Active vs Inactive Certification Active Provider is actively working and providing patient care. To renew with an active status, Paramedics and AEMTs are required to have skills and education verification by a Training Officer and a Medical Director. Inactive Inactive status is designated for Nationally Certified EMS Professionals who are currently not providing patient care at their certification level Must continue to meet the NREMT continuing education recertification requirements in subsequent cycles. Training Officer and Medical Director are not required to sign off recertification Inactive to Active Form
Fee Schedule for Recertification for NCCP Late Fee Electronic App Fee + $50 Level Electronic Application Paper Application Processing Fee Electronic App Fee + $5 Inactive to Active Form Free! EMR $10 EMT $15 AEMT $15 NRP $20
Rolling Continuing Education Recertification cycles start on the date the recertification application is successfully processed and approved by the NREMT. After a recertification application is approved, the new expiration date will be two years after the current expiration date listed on the individual's account
Thank You Thank you for your commitment to recertification. National EMS Certification gives you recognized credibility across the nation and demonstrates your desire to serve the public with the highest standards. Your certification will continue to serve you well during the course of your EMS career.
Contact NREMT Megan Hollern, M.A., RN, NRP Recertification Coordinator mhollern@nremt.org 614-888-4484 x 128 Recertification@nremt.org