Help! I Am Going To Lapse!
Haven't recertified and it's after March 31?
Despite all of the advice to start early, each year many EMTs will find themselves scrambling to recertify around the beginning of April. If you find yourself after March 31 and have not completed the recertification process help is available.
New Hampshire License Waiver - Available if the following is true:
- You have mailed your completed recertification materials to the National Registry but, you have not received your new EMT card back from the National Registry.
Your “Head of Unit” or “Service Chief” can request a waiver from the State of New Hampshire. To learn how to request a waiver click here.
NREMT Re-Instatement Policy - Available if you completed all of the re-certification steps (with exception of processing paperwork) prior to March 31 except mailing materials to the National Registry. Recertification Steps include:
If re-certifying via the Traditional Method lick here for a list of steps.
- You must be able to document all of your CEUs as being completing prior to March 31
- You must have completed a Refresher Training Program prior to March 31
- You must have passed a Practical Exam prior to March 31
- If you have not completed all of the steps prior to March 31 then you are not eligible for the re-instatement program. Click here to learn how to re-certify after lapsing.
If re-certifying via the Exam-in-Lieu of Method click here for a list of steps.
- You must have passed the National Registry Computer Based test prior to March 31.
- Reminder: You must submit the successful results for the NREMT CBT and your completed NREMT application to your geographically appropriate NH Educational Specialist. We believe this step can be completed after March 31.
- If you have not completed all of the above steps prior to March 31 then you are not eligible for the re-instatement program. Click here to learn how to re-certify after lapsing.
Tip! To take advantage of the NREMT’s Re-Instatement policy you must act by April 30.
Recertifying if you Lapse – If you have not completed all of the recertification steps listed above by March 31 then you must follow the full recertification process. For detailed instructions about recertifying after lapsing click here.
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