Paramedic Officer Certification

The American College of Paramedic Executives (ACPE), the credentialing body of NEMSMA, offers voluntary professional certifications to EMS leaders at the following levels:

• Supervising Paramedic Officer (SPO)
  
• Managing Paramedic Officer (MPO)
  
• Executive Paramedic Officer (FACPE) - Fellow of the College of Paramedic Executives
  

Why Pursue Paramedic Officer Certification

Voluntary professional certification validates the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to be an effective leader in the of paramedicine as a front-line supervisor, mid-level manager or executive. The certification process is based on established professional competencies developed by a broad cross-section of our industry. Obtaining a certification requires experience, education and testing. Certification provides and incentive to pursue relevant education, recognizes achievement and differentiates those wishing to advance in their careers as leaders.

The American College of Paramedic Executives
The ACPE is the first professional college within the field of paramedicine in the United States. Leadership of the college is entrusted to a 13-member commission of distinguished EMS leaders from across the country with varied backgrounds from a variety of EMS system models. The ACPE is responsible for upholding the standards for paramedic officers through a rigorous multi-level credentialing process. Individuals that become certified as executive paramedic officers will be granted the status of Fellow in the American College of Paramedic Executives.

Go HERE to begin a certification application.

For more information please view our credentialing FAQ page.

Contact us at info@nemsma.org.

Phone:  816-858-6172.