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Last Update January 2010

Texas Department of State Health Services CE Provider #101129
California CE Provider #94-4601 and and many of our articles are approved by CECBEMS, CE Provider #PCESL1000.

To the best of our knowledge this information is correct. To Verify accuracy of the information please contact your state for the latest acceptance information.

Acceptance of continuing education requirements are subject to change and CE Solutions does not assume any liability for courses taken that are not accepted by your regulatory agency. It is the student's responsibility to ensure the courses are accepted by your agency.

National Registry
Rocca V. Morando Building
6610 Busch Blvd.
PO Box 29233
Columbus, Ohio  43229
(614) 888-4484
The NREMT accepts distributive continuing education (Internet, video, audiotape, etc.) that has received official approval through a state EMS office and/or through the Continuing Education Coordinating Board of Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).

NREMT-Basic:
May complete up to 10 hours of the SECTION 1-A requirements and may complete up to 24 hours of the SECTION 2 requirements using CE Solutions.

NREMT-Intermediate:
May complete up to 10 hours of the SECTION 1-A requirements and may complete up to (16 hours for EMT-I85) or (24 hours for EMT-I99) of the SECTION 2 requirements using CE Solutions.

NREMT-Paramedic:
May complete up to 10 hours of the SECTION 1-A requirements and may complete up to 12 hours of the SECTION 2 requirements using CE Solutions.


Alabama
Alabama Dept. of Public Health Emergency Medical Services
RSA Tower Suite 750
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
(334) 206-5300

Alabama currently will not accept any CE units earned via self-study programs unless they're administered through a state-approved training facility. If you would like to participate in our program, contact your local training officer.


Alaska
Section on Community Health & EMS
PO Box 110616
Juneau, AK 99811-0616
(907)465-3141
(907)465-4101 (FAX)

Alaska accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The total number of hours which may be applied towards EMT-I, EMT-II, or EMT-III recertification is limited to 24 hours per two year certification period and there is no limit for paramedic.


Arizona
Arizona Department of Health Services
150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix
Arizona 85007
602-542-1025

Arizona certified EMT-Is and EMT-Ps may obtain continuing education through CE Solutions with the approval from your medical director. EMT-Bs must have a current NREMT-Basic registration or complete an Arizona EMT-B refresher.


Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Health Section of EMS & Trauma Systems 5800 W. 10th Street
Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204-1763
501-661-2262

Arkansas accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program and you may obtain 12 hours during each 2 year recertification period CE through CE Solutions.


California
1930 9th Street
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-322-4336

CE Solutions provides access to an instructor for California members 24/7 via email, telephone, instant messenger and fax to answer questions, provide clarification, provide feedback, address concerns, etc and is classified as instructor based continuing education.

California accepts CE Solutions' continuing education topics that are at least one CE hour. CE Courses taken by California EMS members that are less than 1 credit hour will NOT be accepted by the California EMS Authority for renewal of your EMS license or certification. This means that if you are using our program to renew your California EMS license you must take courses that are at least 1 credit hour.


Colorado
Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment
EMS Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South
Denver, CO 80222-1530
303-692-2995

Colorado accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain 50% of your continuing education from CE Solutions.


Connecticut
DPH-Office of EMS
410 Capitol Avenue
MS #12EMS
PO box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
860-566-4800

In order to receive credit in Connecticut, courses must be approved by each sponsoring hospital's Clinical Coordinator and must be administered within the state by a state-approved instructor. If you'd like to obtain continuing education from CE Solutions, contact your clinical coordinator.


Delaware
Office of EMS
Blue Hen Corporate Center
Suite 4H
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
302-739-4710

Delaware accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions.


District of Columbia
Office of Emergency Health & Medical Services
800 9th Street S.W., 3rd floor
Washington, DC 20024
202-645-5628

CE Solutions is accepted in DC, and The State of Delaware follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Florida
State of Florida- Office of EMS
2002 D Old St. Augustine Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4881
850-488-9177

Florida requires approval of continuing education by each district's Medical Director. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with the approval from your medical director.


Georgia
Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services
2600 Skyland Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
404-679-0547

In Georgia, continuing education must be approved by the Georgia office of EMS, a regional Medical Director, or an Ambulance Service Medical Director. The local Medical Director may approve continuing education only for personnel affiliated with the service for which he/she is responsible. If approved by the local Medical Director, then a description of the training shall be filed with the regional EMS Coordinator prior to the beginning of the continuing education activity on a form provided by the Georgia office of EMS. If approved by the regional Medical Director, then a description of the training shall be filed with the regional EMS Coordinator prior to the beginning of the continuing education activity on a form provided by the Georgia office of EMS.


Hawaii
Dept of EMS
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4496
808-733-9210

Hawaii accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Hawaii follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Idaho
Provider Resource Coordinator
Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
208-334-4000

Idaho accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions.


Illinois
Illinois Dept of Public Health
Division of EMS
525 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
217-785-2080

Illinois accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with the approval of your EMS System or Resource Hospital. Please note that your system or resource hospital may require that up to 50% of your CEUs be earned through attendance at system-taught courses and no more than 25% of your CEUs may be in the same subject.


Indiana
State Emergency Management Agency
Room E239 - IGCS
302 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-3980

Indiana accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program and accepts distance education. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions.


Iowa
Iowa Dept. of Public Health-Bureau of EMS
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
515-281-3239

You may obtain your required continuing education from CE Solutions. Iowa requires that 50% of your continuing be formal hours. Internet-delivered courses which are CECBEMS approved, designated for your level and address at least one of the following topics are considered formal hours:

  • Airway Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Trauma, Medical, Behavioral Emergencies
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • Patient Care Record Documentation

Click Here for a list of courses that are CECBEMS approved.


Kansas
Kansas Board of EMS
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street Suite 1031
Topeka, KS 66612
785-296-7296

Kansas Board of EMS requires that all correspondence continuing education must be approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for EMS (CECBEMS). If the certificate of completion does not state that the offering is approved by CECBEMS, then it is not acceptable for Kansas certification renewal. Click Here for a list of courses that are CECBEMS approved.


Kentucky
EMS Branch
Health Services Building
275 Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
502-564-8963

Kentucky accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Kentucky does not currently require prior approval of continuing education programs. EMTs are required to obtain 24 CE hours, and Paramedics are required to obtain 60 CE hours.


Louisiana
Louisiana Dept. of Health and Hospitals
Bureau of EMS
PO Box 94215
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
225-763-5700

Louisiana accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Louisiana follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Maine
Maine EMS
45 Commerce Drive Suite 1
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3860

Maine accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your category 1, 2, 4 and 6 continuing education from CE Solutions.


Maryland
Education & Certification
MIEMSS, Room 106
636 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1528
410-706-3666

Maryland accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program, and accepts up to 4 CE hours obtained via CE Solutions for EMT-B, or up to 10 CE hours for Paramedic.


Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services
99 Chauncy Street, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
617-753-7300

Massachusetts accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions. Continuing education credit must be at least 1 hour in length and topics that are not applicable to being an EMT will not be accepted by Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services.


Michigan
Michigan Dept of Consumer and Industry Services
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-0918

Michigan requires lecture and practical continuing education. Michigan accepts CE Solutions' continuing education for the lecture portion of your continuing education. Michigan also requires practical continuing education credits (MFR-5, EMT-7, EMT Specialist-9, Paramedic-10). The practical credits are considered a hands on activity and cannot be completed in a distance education format. You may download the Michigan CE requirements by CLICKING HERE


Minnesota
Office of EMS
2829 University Avenue Southeast
Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3222
612-627-6000

For state CE credits, continuing education must be approved by each district's medical director. The State of Minnesota follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Mississippi
Mississippi DEMS
PO Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
601-987-3880

Mississippi accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Mississippi follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Missouri
Missouri Dept of Health, Bureau of EMS
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-6356

Missouri accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. Courses are accepted for continuing education credit in Missouri based on their approval by other state EMS agencies, per Missouri rule 19CSR 30-40.331, Section 4G.

Core courses must comply with DOT guidelines. Missouri has a 5-year re-certification period, during which you are required to complete 100 hours for EMT-B of CE, 48 core and 52 elective; or 144 hours for EMT-P 96 core, 48 elective. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions.

Missouri prefers that you submit the history page instead of sending individual certificates, however it is important to print and save your certificates in case of an audit.


Montana
Montana EMS & Injury Prevention Section
1400 Broadway Street
Cogswell Building
Helena, MT 59620
406-444-3895

Montana accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Montana follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Nebraska
Nebraska Dept of Health, EMS Division
PO Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
402-471-2158

You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with approval from your training officer or medical director.


Nevada
Emergency Medical Services Office
Nevada State Health Division
1000 E. Williams Street
Suite 209
Carson City, NV 89701
775-687-7590

The State of Nevada accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions. If you are certified through Clark County Health District you are limited on the amount of hours you can use from CE Solutions towards recertification.

Clark County will accept the following:
EMT      (8 hours every 2 years)
EMT-I    (12 hours every 2 years)
EMT-P   (20 hours every 2 years)


New Hampshire
Office of Health Management
Northern NH EMS
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-271-4569

New Hampshire accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of New Hampshire follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
EMS - CN 367
P.O. Box 360 Trenton
NJ 08625-0360
609-633-7777

For NJ EMT-Ps The State of New Jersey follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.

For NJ EMTs The State of New Jersey accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program for NJ EMTs.


New Mexico
New Mexico EMS Bureau
PO Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502-6110
Joyce Bradley
505-476-7000

New Mexico accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. A maximum of ten (10) hours of CE credit from a distributive learning program may be applied toward a refresher course blueprint and a maximum of twelve (12) hours of CE credit applied toward the additional CE requirement.


New York
New York- Bureau of EMS
433 River Street
Suite 303
Troy, NY 12180-2299
518-402-0996

Click Here to refer to the New York Administrative Manual regarding continuing education requirements.


North Carolina
North Carolina Office of EMS
2707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2707
(919) 855-3935

North Carolina approval is pending.


North Dakota
North Dakota State Health Department
Division of Emergency Health Services
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200
701-328-2388

North Dakota accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain 10 hours of your continuing education from CE Solutions.


Ohio
Department of Public Safety
Division of EMS
1970 West Broad Street
PO Box 182073
Columbus, OH 43218-2073
800-233-0785

Ohio accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program and accepts all continuing education that is approved in any other state. You may obtain your required continuing education from CE Solutions.


Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Dept. of Health
EMS Division, Room 1104
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299
405-271-4027

Oklahoma accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Oklahoma follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Oregon
DHS, EMS & Trauma Systems
800 NE Oregon St, Suite 465
Portland, OR 97232
971-673-0520

Oregon accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. If you are an EMT or EMT-I you may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with the approval from your Medical Director. If you are an EMT-P you are limited to 6 hours with Medical Director's Approval.


Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept of Health
PO Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-787-8741

Pennsylvania does not recognize CE Solutions' continuing education program and does not accept self-study credits.


Rhode Island
Emergency Medical Services
404 Cannon Building
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
401-277-2401

Rhode Island accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of Rhode Island follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


South Carolina
Division of Emergency Medical Services
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Don Whitely
803-737-7204

South Carolina accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions.


South Dakota
Office of Emergency Medical Services
600 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
803-737-7204

South Dakota accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. The State of South Dakota follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Tennessee
Emergency Medical Services
First Floor, Cordell Hull Building
426 5th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37247-0701
615-741-2584

The State of Tennessee recognizes courses with CECBEMS approval. CE Solutions is accredited by CECBEMS. EMT-Bs may complete up to 10 hours of continuing education and EMT-Ps may complete up to 15 hours of continuing education using CE Solutions.


Texas
Department of State Health Services
Bureau of Emergency Management EMS
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
512-834-6700

Texas accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program and CE Solutions is a Texas CE provider (#101129). You may obtain your continuing education and recertify using CE Solutions.


Utah
Bureau of EMS
288 North 1460 West, 2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2852
801-538-6287

Utah accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain 25 hours of your continuing education from CE Solutions.


Vermont
Vermont Dept. of Health-EMS
PO Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
802-863-7310

The State of Vermont follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Please read the National Registry information above.


Virginia
Office of EMS
1538 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
800-523-6019

Virginia does not accept CE Solutions continuing education at the present time.


Washington
Washington State Dept of Health
Office of Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention
PO Box 47853
Olympia, WA 98504-7853
306-705-6700

You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with your medical director’s approval.


West Virginia
Office of EMS
Bureau of Public Health
1411 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
304-558-3956

West Virginia does not allow distance education at this time.


Wisconsin
EMS Bureau
PO Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309
608-266-7743

Wisconsin accepts continuing education approved by your medical director or any CECBEMS accredited courses. You may obtain your continuing education from CE Solutions with your medical director’s approval. Click Here for a list of courses that are CECBEMS approved.


Wyoming
Dept. of Health - EMS Office
Room 526, Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
888-228-8996

Wyoming accepts CE Solutions' continuing education program. You may obtain 10 hours of your continuing education from CE Solutions.



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