Remote Medical Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), ensuring our programs meet national standards for emergency medical education.

Our accreditation means:

• Training hours can be applied toward renewing your existing certifications and licenses
• Credits are nationally recognized and accepted by most state EMS organizations
• We offer CAPCE-approved continuing education for emergency medical providers

We maintain recognition with key organizations including:

• Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

CAPCE-Accredited Courses:

• Remote Medicine Upgrade and Recertification (RMUR) - 48 Accredited Hours
• Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider (RMAP™) - 56 Accredited Hours

Remote Medical Training offers both Hybrid E-Learning and In-Person courses to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules. Both formats offering the same high-quality education and certification. Choose the option that best fits your learning style and schedule.

Hybrid E-Learning Courses:

• Combines virtual classroom learning with hands-on practical sessions
• Flexible online coursework around your busy schedule
• Live virtual instruction combined with in-person skills application for emergency situations
• Ideal for students who need scheduling flexibility while maintaining hands-on competency

In-Person Courses:

• Traditional classroom setting with full instructor interaction
• Immersive hands-on learning environment
• Complete hands-on training throughout the entire course
• Perfect for students who prefer face-to-face learning and immediate instructor feedback

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) – You must be 18+ years old.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) – You must be 18+ years old.

Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFC) - You must be 18+ years old and provide a copy of WFR certification. *There is a one-year grace period after expired certificate date.

Remote EMT Courses:

• You must be 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 250 pounds with a partner/assistance.
• Medical Documentation: Due to clinical training requirements, you must provide verified proof of current vaccinations/status for: Varicella (Chickenpox), MMR, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), and Influenza. Enrollment is not final until verified.

Remote Medicine Upgrade and Recertification (RMUR™) – You must be 18+ years old and hold current EMT certification.

Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider (RMAP™) – You must be 18+ years old and hold current certification as a Paramedic, AEMT, RN, PA, or MD.

Note: All medical documentation must be current and verified before course enrollment is complete.

Check out our Student Resources Page to find lodging, transportation, and packing lists to ensure you are prepared for when you attend your course.

Exam Registration:

• Register online with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website after completing your EMT course.
• Course completion certificate required before registration, you will receive Authorization to Test (ATT) email within 1-2 business days.

Scheduling Your Exam:

• Use ATT email to schedule exam at Pearson VUE testing center, multiple testing locations available nationwide.
• Schedule within 90 days of receiving ATT
• Exam appointments available 6 days per week at most locations.

Exam Day Requirements:

• Arrive 30 minutes early with valid photo ID
• No personal items allowed in testing room
• Computer-based adaptive test (70-120 questions)
• Maximum 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete
• Results available immediately upon completion

After the Exam:

• Pass/fail results displayed on screen
• Official results sent via email within 1-2 business days
• Certification credentials mailed if passed
• Retake policy allows up to 6 attempts with waiting periods between attempts

Course Approval: 

• Remote EMT courses approved by state regulating agencies and National     Registry of EMTs 
• Certification valid for initial EMT certification 
• Most U.S. states accept NREMT certification or have simple reciprocity processes

Before Registering:

• Contact your target state's agency to confirm course acceptance
• Verify certification requirements for the state where you plan to work
• Visit NREMT website to find your state agency contact information
• Complete verification process prior to course registration

Registration Requirements:

• U.S. Social Security number normally required for NREMT registration
• International students must contact NREMT directly by phone
• Inform them you're a non-U.S. citizen taking EMT course in Washington State with Remote Medical Training

Special Process for International Students:

• NREMT will assign 9-digit identification number to replace Social Security number
• Plan travel according to NREMT cognitive examination timeline
• Contact course instructors early if immediate post-course travel needed
• Instructors will help schedule cognitive exam as soon as possible after course completion

General Recertification Policy:

• Remote Medical Training offers reciprocity with other wilderness medical training organizations
• Pre-approval required if you took original course from another organization
• RMT certification card issued after successful completion of course, testing, and skill checks
• Contact RMT prior to registration to confirm eligibility

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Recertification:

• Must retake complete Wilderness First Aid course to recertify
• No alternative recertification options available
• Full course curriculum and testing required

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification:

• WFR certifications are valid for three years from completion date. *One-year grace period after certificate expiration.
• Cannot recertify WFR by taking WFA course
• Two recertification options available:

Option 1 - Recertify with Remote Medical Training: Take 3-day Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFC) course

• Refreshes both WFR and CPR certifications
• Maintains RMT certification status

Option 2 - Recertify with another organization: RMT certifications recognized by most major wilderness medicine organizations

• Check with other organization to confirm they accept RMT certification
• New organization will issue updated certification upon completion
• RMT cannot recertify if course taken elsewhere

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recertification:

National Registry EMT recertification requires:

• 40 hours of continuing education
• Current CPR certification
• 6-month affiliation with EMT-level care organization

Remote Medicine Upgrade & Recertification (RMUR) course meets education and CPR requirements

• Individual states may have additional requirements
• Visit NREMT website to find your State EMS Office contact information

Upon registering for a course with Remote Medical Training (RMT), a minimum deposit is required. If you are registering more than 30 days before the course start date, you may pay this deposit to secure your spot; however, the remaining balance of the total course cost must be paid in full 30 days prior to the start date. If you register for a course 30 days or less from the start date, you are required to pay the tuition in full immediately.

RMT will refund all money paid if you are not accepted as an applicant or if the school cancels the course. Additionally, RMT will refund all money paid if you cancel within five business days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the day the enrollment contract is signed or an initial payment is made.

Yes. Remote Medical Training may retain a registration fee of $100 if you cancel after the fifth business day following the contract signing or initial payment. Additionally, for all residential courses, RMT may retain the entire cost of food and lodging if you cancel within 14 days of the course start date.

For WFA, WFR, RMUR, and RMAP courses, no tuition refund will be given once the in-person portion of the course has begun.

If training is terminated after you enter classes, the school may retain the established registration fee plus a percentage of the total tuition based on how much training you have completed:

• Up to 10% of the course completed: The school retains 10% of tuition.
• More than 10% but less than 25% completed: The school retains 25% of tuition.
• 25% through 50% completed: The school retains 50% of tuition.
• More than 50% completed: The school retains 100% of tuition.

The official date of a student’s termination is defined as the last day of recorded attendance under the following circumstances:

• When the school receives notice of the student’s intention to discontinue the training program.
• When the student is terminated for a violation of a published school policy which provides for termination.
• When a student, without notice, fails to attend classes for two or more calendar days.

All refunds must be paid within thirty calendar days of the student’s official termination date.

Deposit Requirements:

• REMT, H-REMT courses: $500 deposit
• WFR, H-WFR, RMUR, RMAP courses: $200 deposit
• WFA, WFC courses: Full payment required at registration (no deposit option)

Yes, we offer a 20% discount on all courses for veteran military members.

Please note: the full-immersive Remote Emergency Medical Technician (REMT™) course format is excluded from this discount. In addition, for any all-inclusive courses (providing food and lodging) we will apply the discount to the base course price, but the expenses for inclusive services will remain.

How to Apply:

• Email info@remotemedicaltraining.com for discount information
• Include proof of veteran status with inquiry
• Discount code provided after verification
• Must present Veterans ID before course start date

School Licensing & Federal Aid:

• We cannot accept FAFSA applications or process federal financial aid
• AmeriCorps Education Awards not accepted

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance:

• RMT does not offer direct scholarships or tuition assistance programs
• Students must seek individual scholarship funding from external sources
• No in-house financial aid programs available

Grant Options:

• Fire departments can use FEMA/Homeland training grants for public courses
• Grants must be arranged directly between fire department and funding agency
• Contact RMT to discuss grant payment processes

No fees will be incurred if the transfer occurs thirty or more days from the course start date. However, if you register for a class between 24 hours and thirty days prior to the course start date, and decide to transfer five business days after that registration, you will incur a $100 administrative transfer fee.

Transfers requested within 24 hours of the course start time will incur a $100 administrative transfer fee.

On all residential courses, if you request a transfer within 14 days of the course start date, food and lodging costs will not be refunded or transferred.

Once the course start date has passed, transfers will only be considered in extenuating circumstances, such as active duty military deployment or a family emergency. These requests are processed on a case-by-case basis and will incur a minimum $100 fee to cover the cost of the class already attended. Remote Medical Training's customer service team will make every effort to work with the student to find an amenable outcome for both parties.

Yes. In addition to the minimum fee, RMT may request an additional percentage of tuition to transfer based on the amount of training you completed before the request:

• Up to 10% of the course completed: 10% of tuition.
• More than 10% but less than 25% completed: 25% of tuition.
• 25% through 50% completed: 50% of tuition.
• More than 50% completed: The student must pay the full course cost (100%).