Kansas EMS recertification works on a state-only path. The state does not require you to maintain NREMT certification. Kansas follows the Kansas Continuing Education Plan, which organizes required CE hours across specific categories and subcategories tied to each certification level.
Here’s the full breakdown of Kansas EMS recertification requirements.
Kansas EMS Hour Requirements by Certification Level
The Kansas Continuing Education Plan
Kansas requires that your CE hours align with the categories and subcategories outlined in the official Kansas Continuing Education Plan. Total hour counts alone aren’t enough: your hours have to be distributed across the right topic areas to count toward recertification.
Before purchasing CE for Kansas recertification, review the Kansas Continuing Education Plan to confirm your courses align with the required categories and subcategories for your certification level. Completing hours that don’t match the plan can leave you short at renewal time.
Contact the Kansas Board of EMS for the current Kansas Continuing Education Plan and category breakdown for your level.
NREMT and Kansas Recertification
Kansas does not require NREMT certification for state license renewal. You can recertify in Kansas using state CE requirements alone.
If you choose to maintain NREMT certification, you will follow the NREMT recertification requirements separately. NREMT operates on its own cycle and uses the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) structure. For complete details on NREMT recertification by level, visit the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website.
Maintaining NREMT alongside your Kansas cert offers portability if you ever work in another state, but it requires CE hours beyond Kansas’s state requirements.
Kansas EMS Continuing Education Through CE Solutions
CE Solutions is a CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education provider serving Kansas EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics since 1997.
- Full EMS continuing education library covering the categories and subcategories outlined in the Kansas Continuing Education Plan
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted by the Kansas Board of EMS
- NREMT recertification packages for providers maintaining National Registry
- 100% online delivery, accessible from anywhere
- Direct email support with responses within 24 hours
- Automatic CE certificate generation accepted for Kansas EMS renewal
Browse our Kansas EMS continuing education courses to start completing your hours across the required categories.
Kansas EMS Recertification FAQs
What EMS continuing education does Kansas accept?
Kansas accepts CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education from approved providers. Make sure your CE is from a CAPCE-accredited provider. CE Solutions is CAPCE-accredited, and our courses align with the categories and subcategories outlined in the Kansas Continuing Education Plan for your certification level.
Does Kansas require NREMT certification?
No. Kansas is a state-only recertification path. You can renew your Kansas EMS certification without maintaining NREMT. Many Kansas providers still keep NREMT for reciprocity with other states, but it’s not required.
How many CE hours do I need for Kansas recertification?
Kansas requires 16 hours for EMR, 28 hours for EMT, 44 hours for AEMT, and 60 hours for Paramedic. These hours must be distributed across the categories and subcategories specified in the Kansas Continuing Education Plan.
What is the Kansas Continuing Education Plan?
The Kansas Continuing Education Plan is the official document published by the Kansas Board of EMS that outlines which categories and subcategories of CE topics are required at each provider level. Your CE hours need to align with this plan to count toward recertification.
Can I complete all my Kansas CE hours online?
Yes. CE Solutions delivers all courses online, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Just make sure your course selections align with the categories and subcategories in the Kansas Continuing Education Plan.
Where do I submit my Kansas EMS renewal?
Kansas EMS renewals are processed through the Kansas Board of EMS. Contact them directly for application instructions, status questions, or licensure inquiries.
