EXAM REQUIREMENTS

To obtain an IPR Certification the Candidate must: 

The Certified First Responder Exam (IPR-R) evaluates candidates’ basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and rely on an EMS or public safety agency or larger scene response that includes other higher-level medical personnel.  To be considered for IPR certification, a Responder (EMR) must successfully complete an approved EMR or First Responder education program that is compliant by uniform national or regional standards and complete all other local jurisdiction requirements.

The Certified Basic Exam (IPR-B) evaluates candidates’ ability to assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation to/from an emergency or health care facility. To be considered for IPR certification, a Basic Prehospital Provider must successfully complete an approved program that is compliant by uniform national, international, or regional standards and complete all other local jurisdiction requirements.

The Certified Advanced Exam (IPR-A) evaluates candidates’ ability to apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to determine patient physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial needs, administer medications, interpret and use diagnostic findings to implement treatment, provide complex patient care, and facilitate referrals and/or access to a higher level of care when the needs of the patient exceeds the capability level of the advanced prehospital providers. To be considered for IPR certification, an Advanced Prehospital Provider must successfully complete an approved program that is compliant by uniform national or regional standards and complete all other local jurisdiction requirements.