Thinking about getting Nationally Registered but already have a State cert

[alphamel02]

Hey everyone. I am already certified as a NYS EMT, but i am considering getting Nationally Registered as well. I wanted to ask you guys if you think it's worth it. I mean, I would like to take the NREMT to build my resume and I heard employers look highly upon an NREMT because it's much more challenging than the NYS exam. plus, i want to take it to challenge myself. can i even take the nremt exam with a state cert without plans of moving to another state or reciprocating?

[island emt]

I don't think the nat reg exam is any more challenging than your state exam, only different.

The nat reg is a test writing company that provides testing for a fee, so that states don't have to write , update and give their own.

It will not make you more likely to be hired in NY as they don't require it for certification.

[ERDoc]

Agreed with Island. A NR cert means nothing to employers in NYS (especially if you are in NYC or on LI). Unless you are looking for a job in another state, it is pretty useless. If you want to take it for personal reasons that's a different story.