Naemt is the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, a premier professional organization dedicated to representing and supporting EMS practitioners nationwide. It stands out as a leading advocate and educator in the emergency medical services field, offering a robust suite of resources, training, and advocacy initiatives designed to elevate the profession and improve patient care standards.
With a history spanning five decades, NAEMT takes a comprehensive approach to advancing EMS through high-quality education, legislative advocacy, and professional development. It serves EMS clinicians, instructors, agencies, and other prehospital healthcare providers by fostering a just culture, promoting safety, and unifying the global EMS community under evidence-based standards. The association is also deeply involved in key legislative issues, offering practical solutions and advocating for policies that support EMS sustainability and recognition.
Services Offered
- Attorney referral service
- EMS education and training programs
- Trauma education
- Medical education
- Operational education
- Refresher education
- Bystander education
- Recertification support
- Authorized NAEMT Training Centers coordination
- Instructor development and certification
- Online legislative advocacy services
- EMS PAC (Political Action Committee)
- National EMS Week coordination
- National EMS Awards program
- EMS economics research and resources
- EMS research initiatives
- Lighthouse Leadership Program
- Workforce development resources
- Health, wellness, and resilience support
- Disaster preparedness training
- Infection disease guidance
- Mobile Integrated Healthcare-Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) resources
- Scholarship opportunities
- Military support programs
- Community education tools
- EMS safety resources
- Federal funding assistance guidance
- Podcasts (NAEMT Radio)
- Webinars and conferences
- Membership benefits and agency membership programs
NAEMT serves a global audience of EMS professionals and organizations, with education programs delivered worldwide and advocacy efforts focused primarily at the U.S. federal and state levels. The association also maintains partnerships with corporate entities and affiliated organizations to broaden its impact and support for the profession.
