National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
Formed in 1975 and more than 72,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the nation’s only organization that represents and serves the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.
NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.
NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.
Mission:
The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is to represent and serve the EMS profession through advocacy, education, and research.
Vision:
NAEMT will focus its efforts and resources in support of these values by actively:
• Advocating for appropriate funding for all EMS agencies and practitioners from all delivery models.
• Educating government and healthcare leaders on the value of EMS to our nation’s healthcare and emergency response systems.
• Advocating for and supporting the health, safety, well-being and resilience of EMS practitioners.
• Serving as the professional home for all EMS practitioners.
• Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the EMS profession and encouraging and supporting EMS recruitment from underrepresented communities.
• Collaborating with other EMS and healthcare organizations and government agencies.
• Advocating for education and certification systems that support a well-trained, qualified EMS workforce.
• Developing and disseminating high quality, evidence-based education that strengthens and enhances the knowledge, skills, and resilience of EMS practitioners.
• Providing professional development and mentorship opportunities to EMS practitioners interested in serving in EMS leadership positions.