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) - 44 Accredited Hours
• Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider (RMAP™) - 50 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

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

All students must be 18+ years old

Course-Specific Prerequisites:

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) – No additional requirements

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) – No additional requirements

Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFC) - Copy of WFR certification required. *There is a one-year grace period after expired certificate date.

Remote EMT Courses:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 250 pounds with a partner/assistance.

Remote Medicine Upgrade and Recertification (RMUR™) – Current EMT certification required

Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider (RMAP™) – Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider certification required

Medical Documentation Requirements:

Required only for Remote EMT (REMT™) Courses:

• Two Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines or proof of immunity
• Two MMR vaccines or proof of immunity
• Hepatitis B series (3 injections) or proof of immunity
• Current TB skin test or chest x-ray (within 1 year)
• Negative TB screening or chest x-ray (within 6 months of course start)
• Current flu immunization (required for courses September-March)

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

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

Cancellation Fees (24 hours to 30 days before course start):

• WFA, WFC, HWFC courses: $50 cancellation fee
• WFR, HWFR, REMT, HREMT, RMUR, RMAP courses: $100 cancellation fee
• Remaining tuition refunded after cancellation fee deducted

Full Refund Situations:

• Student not accepted into course
• Course canceled by Remote Medical Training
• Student cancels within 5 business days of signing contract or making initial payment
• Sundays and holidays excluded from 5-day calculation period

Registration Fee:

• $100 registration fee may be retained once contract signed or payment made
• Fee applies to all course cancellations and terminations

Residential Course Food & Lodging:

• Full cost of food and lodging retained if cancellation within 14 days of course start
• Non-refundable regardless of other refund eligibility

Refund Schedule for Students Who Start Course:

• Registration fee retained plus percentage of tuition based on completion:
• Up to 10% of course completed: Keep 10% of tuition
• 10-25% of course completed: Keep 25% of tuition
• 25-50% of course completed: Keep 50% of tuition
• More than 50% completed: Keep 100% of tuition

Official Termination Date:

• Last day of recorded attendance when school receives discontinuation notice
• Date of termination for policy violations
• After 2+ calendar days of unexcused absence without notice

Refund Processing:

• All refunds paid within 30 calendar days of official termination date

School Licensing & Federal Aid:

• Remote Medical Training is fully licensed as Washington State private vocational school
• Not a Title IV authorized institution
• 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

Veteran Discount Details:

Yes, we offer a 20% discount on all courses for 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

Payment Methods:

• Secure online registration with credit card
• Full payment or installment options available for most courses
• Payment required to complete registration process

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)

Payment Timeline:

• Deposit secures spot in course
• Remaining tuition balance due 30 days before course start date
• Students registering within 30 days of start date must pay full tuition immediately
• No installment options for registrations within 30 days of course start

Registration Completion:

• Registration not complete until full payment received
• Course spot not guaranteed until payment requirements met
• Payment confirmation required before course materials distributed