Accreditation

Programs by State

Prerequisites for Accreditation

Checklist towards Accreditation

Earning NIMS Accreditation

• All NIMS skill standards must be incorporated into the training program's curriculum and program evaluation.

• All trainees must know about the NIMS performance requirements and the NIMS credentialing program opportunities.

• The Advisory Committee must be involved with the Self Study process.

• The Advisory Committee members must review the Performance Requirements (prints and/or CARs) and the sample tests.

• All Advisory Committee members must have their own copies of the Evaluators Guide(s).

• The Advisory Committee must be knowledgeable about the use of NIMS credentials in recruiting and hiring.

• The program must have the support of the administration.

• There must be evidence of an active credentialing program.

• Instructors must have earned NIMS credentials.

• All instructors must have a clear understanding of the credentialing process, including the role of the MET-TEC Committee.

• The facility must meet the applicable OSHA requirements.