Category: News
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SPMC Makes History as First Official IPR Testing Site in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Davao City, Philippines — The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has been officially designated as an IPR (International Paramedic Registry) Testing Site, marking a major milestone in the international expansion of prehospital care certification. SPMC is a government hospital under the Department of Health of the Republic of the Philippines, located at Davao City. The…
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Save the Date: IBSC Certifications in Spanish
Soon, the Flight Paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic certifications from IBSC will be available in Spanish. This is a great opportunity for Spanish-speaking professionals interested in obtaining internationally recognized specialty certifications. If you are interested in FP-C and CCP-C exams in English, please visit the official IBSC website at www.ibscertifications.org. Redaction: IPR office
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RECERT IPR: Grace Period Change for Renewal
IPR credentials are valid for two years and must be renewed at the end of this period. Moving forward, providers will have a 30-day grace period to complete their recertification process. After this period, the certification will expire, and providers will only be able to renew their credentials by taking a new exam. Those with…
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Remote At-Home Exam: Breaking Barriers
Since the launch of IPR’s remote certification exams, providers from Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Ecuador have taken advantage of this option to obtain their international credentials without attending an in-person exam. Of the 16 scheduled participants, three have already achieved their certification, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement. This exam mode allows providers to take…
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Historic Milestone in Prehospital Care Education in Mexico
DIPA University Center Makes International IPR Certification a Mandatory Academic Requirement. Guadalajara, Jalisco — In a groundbreaking move for emergency medical education in Mexico, Centro Universitario DIPA A.C. has officially integrated the International Paramedic Registry (IPR) certification as a mandatory requirement for students completing their studies in prehospital care. With this initiative, DIPA graduates will…
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Quito Fire Department APH Brigade Achieves IPR-A Certification
From March 17 to 19, 50 paramedics from the Quito Fire Department took their IPR-A certification exam, including a practical component, at their training academy. With this evaluation, Quito Fire Department becomes the first employer in Latin America to certify its entire prehospital care brigade at the advanced level under IPR standards. This milestone reaffirms…
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IPR: An added value in Graduation Processes
More and more training centers rely on IPR certification as a competency validation process for students preparing to graduate or complete their professional training. In Costa Rica, students from Emergencias Médicas del Continente are enrolled in the AAOS Basic Prehospital Care program, with the IPR Basic certification serving as their final exam, scheduled for early…
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IPR now offers Exams in English for professionals worldwide
IPR is pleased to announce that our cognitive exams are now available in English, providing English-speaking professionals with the opportunity to validate their prehospital care competencies. We invite providers worldwide to take advantage of our Remote Exam at Home, which allows candidates to take their exam from the comfort of their home while maintaining the…
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IPR Expands Access to Cognitive Exams
As part of its commitment to providing high-quality and accessible certifications, the International Paramedic Registry (IPR) has introduced three options that allow providers around the world to take their cognitive exams more easily. These three modalities uphold the rigorous reliability and security standards required to ensure certification quality. With an On-Site Exam Representative: This is…
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IPR Introduces a new framework for Cognitive Exams and Practical Endorsement
Starting this year, IPR has simplified its certification process, allowing candidates to obtain their credentials through cognitive exam modalities. What about the practical exam? The scenario-based and case resolution component is now recognized as a practical complement. Candidates who successfully pass their cognitive exam and complete a practical complement will receive their pocket credential reflecting…