Alaska EMS Recertification Requirements
Hours, pediatric requirements, and transition course details for Alaska EMT-Is, EMT-IIs, EMT-IIIs, AEMTs, and Paramedics
Alaska EMS recertification follows the NREMT model for hours, but the state has its own certification levels that don’t always match National Registry levels one-to-one. Alaska also has a mandatory pediatric training requirement that applies to every provider level. Here’s what Alaska EMS providers need to know about recertification.
Alaska EMS Hour Requirements by Certification Level
Alaska’s Pediatric Training Requirement
Every Alaska EMS provider level is required to complete at least 2 hours of pediatric training as part of their continuing education. This requirement applies to EMT-I, EMT-II, EMT-III, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications equally.
Alaska’s Unique Certification Levels
Alaska’s EMS certification structure has levels that don’t always align directly with NREMT levels. The most important example: Alaska has its own AEMT certification with scope items that go beyond what a National Registry AEMT covers.
If you hold an NREMT AEMT certification and want to practice as an Alaska AEMT, you must complete a state-approved transition program to meet Alaska’s AEMT scope of practice. This is separate from your continuing education and is required before you can work at the Alaska AEMT level.
NREMT and Alaska Recertification
Alaska accepts NREMT certification, and the hour requirements above align with NREMT’s National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) structure. For most Alaska EMS providers, maintaining NREMT certification through CAPCE-accredited courses satisfies both NREMT and Alaska recertification requirements in one process.
CE Solutions offers NREMT recertification packages structured specifically for each provider level. These packages bundle the required topics and hours so you complete everything in one place, with one set of CAPCE-accredited certificates accepted by both NREMT and Alaska.
View our NREMT recertification packages for the level that matches your Alaska certification.
Online CE for Alaska EMS Providers
Alaska allows EMS providers to complete 100% of their continuing education online. There is no in-person CE requirement for any Alaska EMS certification level. This makes Alaska one of the most flexible states for EMS continuing education, which matters when you’re working in rural or remote areas without easy access to in-person training.
Every CE Solutions course is delivered online and accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Complete your hours on your schedule, from any location in Alaska.
How CE Solutions Works for Alaska EMS Providers
CE Solutions is a CAPCE-accredited continuing education provider serving Alaska EMS providers since 1997.
- Full CE hour libraries for every Alaska certification level
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted for both NREMT and Alaska recertification
- NREMT recertification packages structured for each provider level
- Pediatric course offerings to satisfy Alaska’s 2-hour pediatric requirement
- 100% online delivery accessible from anywhere in Alaska
- Direct email support with responses within 24 hours
Browse our Alaska EMS continuing education courses or view our NREMT recertification packages to get started.
Official Alaska EMS Documentation
For specific questions about your continuing education hours, renewal process, or transition program requirements, refer to the Alaska Guide for EMS Certification and Licensure. This is the official state document that covers every aspect of Alaska EMS certification and is the definitive resource for any rule questions.
Alaska EMS Recertification FAQs
Does Alaska require NREMT certification?
Alaska accepts NREMT certification and most providers maintain it. The state has its own certification levels that don’t always match NREMT levels, so depending on your provider level, you may also need a state-approved transition program.
What’s the difference between an NREMT AEMT and an Alaska AEMT?
Alaska’s AEMT certification has scope items beyond what a National Registry AEMT covers. If you hold an NREMT AEMT certification and want to practice at the Alaska AEMT level, you must complete a state-approved transition program first.
What’s required for the pediatric training?
Every Alaska EMS provider level must complete at least 2 hours of pediatric training as part of their continuing education. These hours count toward your total CE requirement, not in addition to it.
Can I complete all my Alaska CE hours online?
Yes. Alaska allows 100% of EMS continuing education to be completed online. Every CE Solutions course is delivered online, which works well for providers in remote or rural Alaska locations.
Do you offer NREMT recertification packages for Alaska providers?
Yes. CE Solutions offers NREMT recertification packages structured for each provider level. These packages bundle the required topics and hours, and since Alaska accepts NREMT, completing one of our packages satisfies both your NREMT and Alaska recertification requirements.
Where can I get definitive answers about Alaska EMS rules?
The Alaska Guide for EMS Certification and Licensure is the official state document covering every aspect of Alaska EMS certification. Contact the Alaska state EMS office for any specific questions about your certification or renewal status.
