Who is Eligible:
To be eligible for certification, the applicant must hold a state or national license as listed below.
- Registered Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistant/Associates
- Physicians
- Respiratory Therapists
- Pharmacists
- Paramedics
By applying for certification, the applicant agrees to adhere to Evergreen Certifications’ Professional Code of Ethics
Training Requirements
A minimum of 18 hours of continuing education in specific rapid response areas.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CRRP certification include:
- Rapid Response Certification Training by PESI – Certification Included!
- Rapid Response Certification Course by PESI – Certification Included!
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for CRRP certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.
Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.
Complete Clinical Hours:
The applicant must attest that they have worked in critical care, emergency medicine, ALS/critical care transport, or part of a rapid response team/code team for at least 2,080 hours within the past 2 years (equivalent to 1-year of full time work).
Application Process:
For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application payment of 249.99 USD online
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- A completed CRRP application form
Evergreen Certifications will certify applicants who meet the above requirements.
Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Renewal Process:
To maintain CRRP certification, a renewal is required after your initial 2-year certification. A 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours of continuing education related to rapid response or critical care.
Sample CRRP renewal trainings include:
Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- Remit your CRRP renewal fee of 149.99 USD online
Renewal training hours need to have been taken in the time since you were certified or last recertified.
Renewals are calculated from the date that your certification was issued. If you allow your certification to lapse for more than 2 years, you are no longer eligible to renew your certification and instead can reapply for certification.