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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Problem
Method
Findings

INTRODUCTION

General Background

The Development of Professional Credentials
The Relationship Between CME and Competence
Assessment of Competence

EMT-P Initial and Continued Competence

Current State Licensure Requirements
EMT-P Competence and the Role of CME

RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY

METHODS

Sample Design and Subject Selection
Survey Instrument
Data Collection

RESULTS

Measures of Competence
Variables Associated With Reregistration
Variables Associated With Passing the Standardized Exam

DISCUSSION

Policy Implications
Limitations of the Study
Future Research

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

Appendix A – State Certification and Recertification Requirements
Appendix B – Design of Instrument
Appendix C – Nonresponder Survey Data