Indiana EMS providers have two paths to renew their state license: maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification, or follow Indiana state CE requirements. Hour requirements differ between the two paths at higher certification levels, with the state path requiring more total hours for AEMTs and Paramedics.
Compare Both Paths
Both paths are shown below side-by-side so you can compare hours at your certification level.
Find Your Hours at a Glance
Use the table below to quickly see how many CE hours you need based on your certification level and chosen path.
The Simplest Way to Recertify in Indiana: NREMT
For most Indiana EMS providers above the EMT level, maintaining NREMT certification is the simplest path to recertification. NREMT requires fewer total hours for AEMTs and Paramedics (50 vs 54 for AEMT, 60 vs 72 for Paramedic), and can be completed entirely through CAPCE-accredited online EMS continuing education.
The state path makes sense for providers who have no interest in maintaining NREMT, or who let their NREMT lapse. EMT-level providers see the same hour total on either path (40 hours), so the choice comes down to whether you want NREMT portability.
Our NREMT recertification packages bundle the required hours and topics for each provider level. Every course is CAPCE-accredited and accepted for both NREMT and Indiana state recertification.
Indiana EMS Continuing Education Through CE Solutions
CE Solutions is a CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education provider serving Indiana EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics since 1997.
- NREMT recertification packages structured for each provider level
- Full EMS continuing education library to support either path
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted for both NREMT and Indiana state recertification
- 100% online delivery, accessible from anywhere
- Direct email support with responses within 24 hours
- Automatic CE certificate generation accepted for Indiana EMS renewal
Browse our Indiana EMS continuing education courses or view NREMT recertification packages to get started.
Indiana EMS Recertification FAQs
What EMS continuing education does Indiana accept?
Indiana accepts CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education from approved providers. NREMT path courses follow the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) structure. State path courses are accepted as long as they’re from CAPCE-accredited providers.
Does Indiana require NREMT certification?
No. Indiana offers both an NREMT path and a state-only recertification path. NREMT is typically simpler at the AEMT and Paramedic levels because the state path requires more total hours.
How many CE hours do I need for Indiana recertification?
NREMT path: 16 hours for EMR, 40 for EMT, 50 for AEMT, 60 for Paramedic. State path: 20 hours for EMR, 40 for EMT, 54 for AEMT, 72 for Paramedic.
What’s the difference in hours between the NREMT and state paths?
For EMTs, both paths require 40 hours. For AEMTs, NREMT requires 50 hours while the state path requires 54 hours. For Paramedics, NREMT requires 60 hours while the state path requires 72 hours. Higher-level providers save more time by going the NREMT route.
What’s the simplest way to recertify in Indiana?
Maintain NREMT certification and complete your recertification through CAPCE-accredited online CE. This works for both NREMT and Indiana state license renewal, and saves time for AEMTs and Paramedics.
Where do I submit my Indiana EMS renewal?
Indiana EMS renewals are processed through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS Branch. Contact them directly for application instructions, status questions, or licensure inquiries.
