Wisconsin EMTs who renew through continuing education need 40 hours. For paramedics, the requirement is 60 hours. Before you count a course, check the date on the certificate. Wisconsin EMS licenses expire June 30 every three years. If your license expires June 30, 2029, a class you finished in May 2026 belongs to the previous cycle. A class you finished in July 2026 falls in the current one.

Did your license expire June 30, 2026? Eligible EMTs and paramedics have until December 31, 2026 to file for late renewal. Your required education had to be complete by June 30. If you were still short on hours then, contact Wisconsin DHS about reinstatement before buying CE for that expired cycle. Read the Wisconsin DHS late renewal instructions.

Which courses count toward Wisconsin EMT renewal?

Your 40 hours must cover the subjects Wisconsin DHS specifies for EMTs. Before you sign up for another trauma class, sort your certificates by topic. Have you covered airway management, cardiac care, and EMS operations? Use the gaps to choose your next course. If you prefer to complete your education in one program, a 40-hour EMT refresher at an approved Wisconsin EMS training center is another option.

Check your CPR card, too. Wisconsin requires proof that you completed healthcare-professional CPR through an approved organization within the past two years. See which CPR classes Wisconsin accepts.

What changes for Wisconsin paramedic renewal?

You can complete a 60-hour paramedic refresher at an approved Wisconsin EMS training center or earn 60 hours of CE covering the Wisconsin paramedic curriculum. For example, the state lists capnography, post-resuscitation care, and pediatric cardiac arrest on its paramedic continuing education record. Along with your CPR card, you’ll need proof that you completed an approved advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) course within the past two years.

If you also hold a Wisconsin critical care endorsement and renew it through CE, add 24 hours of critical care education to the 60 paramedic hours. For a side-by-side look at all license levels, see our Wisconsin EMS recertification requirements.

Can I complete my Wisconsin EMS continuing education online?

Yes. Wisconsin allows EMTs and paramedics to earn all their renewal CE hours online through a CAPCE-accredited provider. Choose courses that cover the Wisconsin curriculum for your license level. With CE Solutions, you can take courses between shifts and download a completion certificate after you pass each exam.

What should I submit in Wisconsin EMS E-Licensing?

When your renewal window opens, select the application for your current license level. Wisconsin DHS lists the documents for each option in its EMS renewal instructions.

  • Online CE from a CAPCE-accredited provider. Upload the completion certificates documenting your required hours.
  • Wisconsin training center refresher. Select your training center and enter the completion date. The center records your training directly in E-Licensing.
  • CE through an EMS service where you’re credentialed. Use form F-01933 for EMT renewal or F-01938 for paramedic renewal. You, your service director, and your medical director must sign it.
  • Current National Registry certification. NREMT certification is optional for state renewal. If yours is current and was valid on the first day of the three-year period DHS uses for your renewal, you can use it to meet the education requirement. Enter your Registry number and expiration date on the Wisconsin application.

Check the email address in your profile before you electronically sign and submit. DHS uses that address to request missing documents or send your renewed license. Open the Wisconsin EMS E-Licensing Portal.

Ready to start your hours? Choose a CE Solutions online EMS recertification program for your license level.