Three squad members pass the National Registry Exam….

The Richland County Ambulance Service is happy to announce that Rachel Kerian, Andrew Winchell and Rachel Turgasen have recently passed the EMT National Registry Exam and have succesfully obtained their license as Emergency Medical Technicians.

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or N.R.E.M.T., is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 whose mission is to serve as the national EMS certification organization by providing a valid, uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice required by EMS professionals throughout their careers. Prior to the 1970’s, a national certification standard for emergency medical care did not exist.

In order to obtain your EMT license in the State of Wisconsin you must first complete 144 hours of course training, which is done in one college semester.  Then after passing the class and your final exam you go onto take the National Registry written exam and complete 6 skill stations.  Once you pass the N.R.E.M.T. exams you are eligible to apply for your state license.

It was a lot of knowledge to gain in a short time period and the testing was difficult, but with dedication and perseverance Rachel, Andrew and Rachel achieved their goal of obtaining their license and becoming EMT’S.

Please join us in congratulating Rachel Kerian, Andrew Winchell and Rachel Turgasen on their achievement of becoming EMT’s!