National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

What National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians does

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), founded in 1975 and headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is the largest professional membership association for EMS practitioners in the United States, with more than 110,000 members serving across all 50 states and internationally. NAEMT is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Mississippi and governed by an elected Board of Directors, with operating oversight provided by Executive Director Deb Lally and a leadership team across education, government relations, membership development, and administration. Its mission centers on representing the professional interests of paramedics, advanced EMTs, EMTs, emergency medical responders, and other prehospital care providers through advocacy, education, and professional development.

NAEMT's core product portfolio is built around proprietary, evidence-based education curricula delivered globally through a network of authorized training centers. Flagship programs include PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), and Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), each developed by EMS subject-matter experts and refreshed on multi-year cycles (e.g., TECC 3rd Edition and EPC 5e Beta rolled out for the 2026 Annual Meeting). The association does not develop proprietary technology products; rather, it operates a non-software business model anchored in curriculum licensing, instructor certification, and continuing education delivery via in-person and online channels (including Recert.com). Key events include the Annual Meeting held in conjunction with EMS World Expo, the World Trauma Symposium, EMS On The Hill Day, and National EMS Week (partnered with ACEP).

Revenue is generated through four streams: membership dues across Active, Associate, Student, Lifetime, Agency, and Emeritus tiers; royalties and licensing from education programs delivered through authorized training centers; corporate partnerships spanning nine tiers (Prestige through Service) with major industry sponsors including FirstNet, ZOLL, Stryker, REV Group, OnStar, Bound Tree Medical, and 5.11; and revenue from events and conferences. The go-to-market motion is community-led, reaching members through state/regional advocacy coordinators, training centers, the member portal, webinars, conferences, NAEMT Radio podcasts, and a multi-channel social and email presence. The organization is affiliated with 24 state EMS associations and maintains international strategic alliances with the Paramedic Association of Canada and the Australian & New Zealand College of Paramedicine; a 501(c)(3) NAEMT Foundation supports EMS education and research.

Name

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Legal name

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc.

Website

https://naemt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

NAEMT is the largest U.S. professional association for EMS practitioners, serving 110,000+ paramedics, EMTs, and responders through globally licensed education curricula (PHTLS, AMLS, EPC, TECC, GEMS), advocacy, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Coordination, Information Management & Needs Assessment (BPAGAAAL)

Keywords

• EMS education
• Prehospital trauma care
• Emergency medical services
• EMS professional association
• EMS advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NAEMT generates revenue through annual membership dues from various membership categories including Active, Associate, Student, Lifetime, Agency, and Emeritus members. Dues amounts are set by the Board of Directors.
2. Education Programs and Certifications: Revenue from NAEMT education courses delivered through authorized training centers including PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), and other specialized courses.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners at various sponsorship levels (Prestige, Innovator, Premier, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Annual, Service) provide financial support and sponsorship of NAEMT programs and events.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from annual meetings, conferences, and educational events including EMS World Expo, World Trauma Symposium, and EMS On The Hill Day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NAEMT is a nonprofit professional membership association that develops and licenses evidence-based EMS education curricula (PHTLS, AMLS, EPC, TECC, GEMS) delivered through a global network of authorized training centers. It provides federal/state advocacy, member benefits, scholarships, and signature events (Annual Meeting, World Trauma Symposium, EMS On The Hill Day) to its 110,000+ EMS practitioner members, generating revenue from membership dues, course licensing royalties, corporate sponsorships, and events.

Product overview

NAEMT is a professional membership association offering a comprehensive portfolio of EMS education programs and member services. The core offerings include established courses such as PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), along with member benefits like the Member Portal for exclusive content access and continuing education webinars. The association organizes major events including the annual NAEMT Annual Meeting held with EMS World Expo, the World Trauma Symposium, and National EMS Week in partnership with ACEP. Additional services encompass advocacy through the EMS PAC and Online Legislative Service, scholarships through the NAEMT Foundation, and professional development via communities and committees.

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Products and services

• PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Flagship NAEMT education program focused on prehospital trauma care, providing evidence-based curriculum for EMS practitioners delivering trauma interventions in the field. Delivered globally through authorized training centers.
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) National NAEMT education program for medical emergencies, covering assessment and treatment of various medical conditions encountered by EMS practitioners. Delivered through authorized training centers.
• Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) NAEMT education program for pediatric emergency care, originally launched as Pediatric Prehospital Care (PPC) in 2001 and reintroduced as EPC in 2007. Delivered through authorized training centers.
• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) NAEMT education program for tactical emergency casualty care, offered as a preconference course at the NAEMT Annual Meeting and delivered through authorized training centers.
• Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) NAEMT education program focused on geriatric emergency care, delivered through authorized training centers as part of NAEMT's specialized course portfolio.
• NAEMT Membership Annual membership categories (Active, Associate, Student, Lifetime, Agency, Emeritus) for EMS practitioners, providing access to member benefits including the member portal, continuing education discounts, member-only events, advocacy representation, and insurance programs. Dues are set by the Board of Directors.
• NAEMT Annual Meeting Annual NAEMT conference held in conjunction with EMS World Expo, providing exclusive programming and events for NAEMT members including preconference offerings. Members receive $125 off the 3-day EMS World Expo registration.
• World Trauma Symposium Annual NAEMT symposium focused on pursuing excellence in prehospital trauma care, held as part of the NAEMT Annual Meeting.
• EMS On The Hill Day Annual NAEMT advocacy event in Washington DC where EMS professionals meet with legislators on issues affecting patient care and EMS practitioner matters.
• NAEMT Foundation Scholarships Scholarship program offering up to $1,000 for individuals pursuing EMS certification as EMR or EMT, including a one-year NAEMT student membership.
• NAEMT EMS PAC Political action committee supporting EMS-related legislation and representation of EMS practitioner interests at the federal level.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 110,000 members served representing the entire EMS profession
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, prestige, innovator, platinum, strategic, premier, diamond, gold, silver and bronze.

• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEMT partners with ACEP on National EMS Week to encourage nationwide recognition of EMS professionals. Joint initiatives include the National Safety in EMS Award and collaborative advocacy on EMS issues affecting the profession and patients.
• FirstNet, Built with AT&TprestigeGTM or Marketing PartnerFirstNet is a featured corporate partner at Prestige level, providing dedicated wireless communications ecosystem built for first responders including EMS professionals.
• ZOLL Medical CorporationinnovatorGTM or Marketing PartnerZOLL is an Innovator-level corporate partner developing and marketing medical devices and software for emergency care including defibrillation, CPR feedback, and therapeutic temperature management.
• StrykerplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerStryker is a Platinum-level corporate partner and leader in emergency medical response and patient transport products including emergent care and data solutions.
• EMS World ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEMT Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with EMS World Expo, the largest EMS event in North America. Members receive $125 off registration.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEMT was founded in 1975 with support from NREMT. In 2025, both organizations celebrated milestone anniversaries (NAEMT 50 years, NREMT 55 years), representing 105 years of combined dedication to EMS standards and certification.
• Paramedic Association of CanadastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formed December 2015 to promote quality EMS education between NAEMT and PAC.
• Australian & New Zealand College of ParamedicinestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formed August 2017 to promote quality EMS education between NAEMT and ANZCP.
• Columbia Southern UniversityinnovatorGTM or Marketing PartnerColumbia Southern University is an Innovator-level corporate partner offering online degree programs for EMS professionals including associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
• Public Consulting Group (PCG)premierGTM or Marketing PartnerPCG is a Premier-level corporate partner providing revenue optimization, cost reporting, and consulting services to fire and EMS providers.
• Public Safety Group/Jones & Bartlett LearningpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier-level partner providing educational materials and solutions for EMS and Fire students, educators and professionals. Partnership includes Recert.com online education service.
• OnStar (General Motors)diamondGTM or Marketing PartnerOnStar is a Diamond-level corporate partner, a subsidiary of GM providing safety and connected services with Tri-ACE Certified Emergency Advisors in police, fire and medical emergencies.
• REV GroupplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerREV Ambulance Group is a Platinum-level partner comprising five ambulance brands (AEV, Horton, Leader, Road Rescue, Wheeled Coach) serving EMS providers nationwide.
• Demers-Braun-CrestlineplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerDemers-Braun-Crestline is a Platinum-level partner and custom ambulance manufacturer serving volunteer EMS services to large municipalities.
• Bound Tree MedicalgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerBound Tree Medical is a Gold-level corporate partner providing EMS products and supplies, with nearly 50 years of EMS industry experience.
• 5.11, Inc.goldGTM or Marketing Partner5.11 is a Gold and Service-level corporate partner providing innovative, high-performance public safety gear and equipment.
• NPPGovsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerNPPGov is a Silver-level partner providing cooperative purchasing contracts for EMS departments, supporting NAEMT educational scholarships.
• American Red CrossbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze-level corporate partner and supporter of NAEMT initiatives including disaster preparedness and humanitarian efforts.
• EMS Corporate Engagement Council (EMS-CEC) MembersstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerEMS-CEC is a collaborative connecting EMS industry suppliers with EMS care providers to discuss key policy issues. Members include 5.11, Amazon, American Red Cross, Ascend Learning, AT&T, Bound Tree Medical, Columbia Southern University, Delta Defense, Demers-Braun-Crestline-Medix, Digitech, NREMT, Ninth Brain, OnStar, Page Wolfberg & Wirth, PCG, REV Group, Stryker, VRSim, ZOLL.
• State EMS Affiliated AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEMT affiliates with 24 state EMS associations including Alabama EMS Association, California Ambulance Association, Florida EMS Association, Georgia EMS Association, Indiana EMS Association, Louisiana Assn of Nationally Registered EMTs, Michigan Association of EMTs, Mississippians for EMS, Missouri EMS Association, New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Assn., North Dakota EMS Association, Ohio EMS Chiefs Association, Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, South Carolina EMS Association, Tennessee Ambulance Service Association, Wisconsin EMS Association, and others. Affiliated associations receive 25% discount on NAEMT membership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): Professional membership association for athletic trainers. Comparable as a healthcare professional association with similar revenue model (membership dues, CE, advocacy, corporate partnerships) and a smaller, more specialized practitioner base than NAEMT.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): International professional association of healthcare executives. Comparable as a healthcare professional membership association offering continuing education, credentialing, advocacy, and chapter-based member engagement.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): Largest professional association for nursing in the U.S. Highly comparable as a healthcare professional membership association with similar revenue model (dues, CE, advocacy, corporate partnerships) and member-service orientation.
• National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO): National organization representing state-level EMS offices. Comparable as a national EMS governance and policy body, with overlapping federal advocacy interests and overlapping member base (state EMS directors).
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): International membership association for fire and EMS chief officers. Comparable as a large professional association serving fire-based EMS leadership; NAEMT's current president (Christopher Way) was previously a fire chief, and IAFC has recognized NAEMT leaders.
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Labor union representing professional fire fighters and paramedics. Comparable to NAEMT as a major EMS workforce organization with advocacy and member service capabilities, though operating as a labor union rather than a professional association.

Direct peers

• American Ambulance Association (AAA): National trade association for ambulance services, including private, public, and volunteer providers. Comparable as a membership-based organization serving the EMS ecosystem with focus on reimbursement, operations, and federal advocacy.
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP): National medical specialty college representing emergency physicians. Highly comparable as a professional membership association in the emergency medicine ecosystem; NAEMT and ACEP already co-sponsor National EMS Week and the National Safety in EMS Award.
• National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA): Professional association for EMS leaders, managers, and supervisors. Direct peer in the EMS membership association space, with overlapping leadership and member base among EMS chiefs and officers.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT): National certification body for EMS practitioners, founded in 1970. Comparable as a national EMS standards organization; NAEMT was founded in 1975 with NREMT support, and both organizations celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2025.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheNAEMT
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAEMTfriends
• Instagraminstagram.com/NAEMTFriends
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naemt

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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