Re-certification

EMD Recertification Requirements

Academy Certification is valid for two years unless revoked or suspended. Your continued affiliation with the Academy relies upon your support of the Code of Ethics and upon your participation in the Continuing Dispatch Education program (CDE).

EMD recertification applications can be accepted as early as six months before expiration and as late as 90 days after the expiration date. If expiration is more than 90 days late the member must submit an expired certification waiver request and the Academy’s Lapsed Certification Policy will apply.

1. Submit verification of 24 hours of CDE during the 2 year recertification period (see below). Each credit hour is based on 1 hour of participation.
2. Submit a copy of a current, valid CPR card which meets National Safety Council, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, European Resuscitation Council or equivalent standards;
3. Successfully complete the Academy's "open book" 50 question correspondence recertification exam with a score of at least 80 percent; (retests are also available for a $30. fee)
4. Submit your fee of $50 (for your dues, patch, newsletter subscription, postage, & test processing) with a completed recertification application. If you attend a recertification course approved by the Academy, this fee is sometimes included in the tuition for the course.

For the status of your application call the Academy at 1-800-960-6236. You will receive an application and exam by mail.

Re-certification forms are available in class from a certified instructor, or directly from the Academy. Please call for more information.

EFD Recertification Requirements

Academy Certification is valid for two years unless revoked or suspended. Your continued affiliation with the Academy relies upon your support of the Code of Ethics and upon your participation in the Continuing Dispatch Education program (CDE).

EFD recertification applications can be accepted as early as six months before expiration and as late as 90 days after the expiration date. If expiration is more than 90 days late the member must submit an expired certification waiver request and the Academy’s Lapsed Certification Policy will apply.

1. Submit verification of 24 hours of CDE during the 2 year recertification period (see below). Each credit hour is based on 1 hour of participation.
2. Successfully complete the Academy's "open book" 50 question correspondence recertification exam with a score of at least 80 percent; (retests are also available for a $30. fee)
3. Submit your fee of $50 (for your dues, patch, newsletter subscription, postage, & test processing) with a completed recertification application. If you attend a recertification course approved by the Academy, this fee is sometimes included in the tuition for the course.

For the status of your application call the Academy at 1-800-960-6236. You will receive an application and exam by mail.

Re-certification forms are available in class from a certified instructor, or directly from the Academy. Please call for more information.

EPD Recertification Requirements

Academy Certification is valid for two years unless revoked or suspended. Your continued affiliation with the Academy relies upon your support of the Code of Ethics and upon your participation in the Continuing Dispatch Education program (CDE).

EPD recertification applications can be accepted as early as six months before expiration and as late as 90 days after the expiration date. If expiration is more than 90 days late the member must submit an expired certification waiver request and the Academy’s Lapsed Certification Policy will apply.

1. Submit verification of 24 hours of CDE during the 2 year recertification period (see below). Each credit hour is based on 1 hour of participation.
2. Successfully complete the Academy's "open book" 50 question correspondence recertification exam with a score of at least 80 percent; (retests are also available for a $30. fee)
3. Submit your fee of $50 (for your dues, patch, newsletter subscription, postage, & test processing) with a completed recertification application. If you attend a recertification course approved by the Academy, this fee is sometimes included in the tuition for the course.

For the status of your application call the Academy at 1-800-960-6236. You will receive an application and exam by mail.

Re-certification forms are available in class from a certified instructor, or directly from the Academy. Please call for more information.

ED-Q Recertification Requirements

The Academy's Board of Directors requires the following for ED-Q once every two-year recertification:

1. Verification of current Academy certification. (Taking the ED-Q course will qualify you for EMD, EFD, or EPD recertification if necessary, but will require the submission of your ED-Q card and the $50 recertification fee).
2. Demonstrated understanding of all current ED-Q scoring standards by completing the ED-Q recertification exam with a score of at least 80%. (Retests are available by phone for $30.)
3. Verification of employment in dispatch case review for at least 12 months out of the 24 month recertification period OR verification of reviewing at least 50 cases provided by any EPDS-licensed agency
4. Verification of EMD-, EFD-, or EPD-specific continuing dispatch education (CDE); a minimum of 30 CDE hours (24 EMD, EFD, or EPD plus six ED-Q) are required during each 2-year period. The six ED-q hours must be specific to medical, fire, or police protocol, but they are not subject to maximum limitations. Each credit hour is based on one hour of participation.
5. Signed recertification application form for ED-Q, verifying your agreement to abide by the Academy's Code of Ethics and professional practice standards.
6. Payment of additional $50 processing and development fee ($100 to renew both emergency dispatcher and ED-Q certifications at the same time). Note: the EMD, EFD, or EPD recertification test is not necessary if you take the ED-Q test.

How to recertify:

• ED-Q courses are available at various locations throughout the year. For more information or to find a class near you, visit the online course list.
• The Academy offers an optional "ED-Q Recertification and Refresher Course" at the annual Navigator conference. This course is updated and repeated each year. Registration is $250 and includes the $50 recertification fee. Assuming current employment and dispatcher certification, successful completion covers the requirements listed above. Anyone holding current ED-Q certification is eligible to attend.
• Those choosing not to attend this course may complete the ED-Q recertification exam and application through the mail.

Re-certification forms are available directly from the Academy. Please call for more information. Please call for more information.