Earlier this year, the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) adopted the use of the National EMS ID. The EMS ID is intended to be a master account number, publicly visible and unique to the individual provider. Any certifications earned by that provider would then be associated with that person’s EMS ID. If the provider moved to a new state or earned a higher certification level within NREMT, then a new certification number for that state or for that certification level would be issued and linked to the provider’s EMS ID.
The EMS ID also plays a role in allowing a provider from one state to have temporary privileges in another area. Rapid verification of an EMS provider’s licensure and certification status could be easily handled when out-of-area providers arrive to assist during regional or national disasters. This is particularly valuable for the members of the EMS Compact, an interstate agreement among 20 states that permit EMS personnel from one state to practice on a short-term, intermittent basis under certain circumstances.
The EMS ID concept is currently in phase one of its rollout and is still in the process of being adopted. ImageTrend Inc., a developer of EMS software, recently announced an offer to connect its License Management program with the National EMS Coordinated Database. This move will simplify the process of verifying an EMS provider’s status in states that participate in the EMS Compact.
If you already had an account with the NREMT prior to January 23, 2020, a National EMS ID has already been generated for you and is available in your account. If you do not have a NREMT account, you can sign up for an account at www.nremt.org to receive a unique twelve-digit EMS ID for free. An NREMT certification is not required to receive an EMS ID.
