Can EMT-CE Tell Me Exactly What CE Courses I Need to Take?

Yes and no. EMT-CE can help point you toward the appropriate continuing education resources and requirements, but you are ultimately responsible for knowing and confirming your own certification and license renewal requirements.

Every EMS provider's situation is different, and we don't have enough information about your individual certification and license(s) to automatically determine exactly which courses you need.

What EMT-CE Doesn't Know About Your Certifications

EMT-CE does not automatically know:

• Your state license number or expiration date
• Your National Registry certification number or expiration date
• Your NEMSIS/NEMSID number
• Which certification or license(s) you are planning to renew
• Which certification or license(s) you are allowing to expire
• Whether your certification or license is currently active or expired

Because these details can significantly change your renewal requirements, we need additional information before we can point you toward the appropriate resources.

If you're renewing your NREMT certification, the resources we recommend will depend on your individual situation, including:

• Your provider level
• Whether your NREMT certification is current
• Whether your NREMT certification is expired but your state license is still valid
• Whether both your NREMT certification and state license are expired

Depending on your circumstances, different NREMT requirements and pathways may apply.

State EMS requirements vary, so we'll need to know:

• Your provider level
• Which state or states you are renewing
• Whether your license is current or expired
• If your license is expired, how long it has been expired

We can then point you toward the appropriate state EMS office and renewal resources.

There isn't one set of CE requirements that applies to every EMS provider.

Your requirements can change based on your:

• Provider level
• State
• Certification or license status
• Expiration date
• Recertification pathway
• National Registry status

For this reason, we don't want to tell you to complete a specific number or type of courses without first understanding your situation.

If you provide us with the relevant details about your certification or license, we can help point you toward the appropriate resources.

For state license renewals, we will generally refer you to your state EMS office's website and the applicable renewal requirements for your provider level and current or expired status.

For National Registry renewals, we can direct you to the appropriate NREMT requirements based on your situation.

These resources can give you a good starting point for determining your continuing education needs.

Important: Confirm Your Requirements

While EMT-CE can help you find the right resources, you are ultimately responsible for confirming that you have completed all requirements for your certification or license renewal.

If you have questions about your specific NREMT certification, contact the NREMT directly.

If you have questions about your state EMS license, contact your state EMS office directly.

This is especially important if your certification or license is expired or you have a unique renewal question.