Planning your Oregon EMS renewal starts with understanding your continuing education requirements. Under Oregon’s state CE pathway, EMTs need 24 hours, AEMTs need 36 hours, and paramedics need 48 hours during the renewal cycle. Oregon also provides a renewal education pathway for providers who maintain current National Registry certification.

This guide explains the renewal schedule, required CE categories, online course options and steps to take before submitting your application.

When Do Oregon EMS Licenses Expire?

Oregon EMT, AEMT and paramedic licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years. Under the standard renewal schedule, the next expiration date is June 30, 2027.

The renewal application period runs from April 1 through June 30. However, applications submitted on or after June 1 carry a $40 late fee in addition to the renewal fee. Aim to submit your completed application by May 31 to avoid that additional charge.

Renewals are submitted through Oregon’s eLicense system. Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s EMS provider licensing page for application information.

Set your personal CE completion deadline before the application period gets busy. This gives you time to review certificates, resolve missing records and coordinate any remaining training.

Oregon EMT, AEMT and Paramedic CE Requirements

If you renew through Oregon’s state continuing education pathway, your courses must satisfy the required topic categories. Reaching the overall hour total is only part of the process.

These requirements come from Oregon’s Appendix 1 continuing education matrix. The cultural competency hours are included in the totals shown above.

Before choosing courses, compare your completed education against each category. For example, completing extra trauma education does not automatically resolve a shortage in pediatric and obstetric education.

You can also review our Oregon EMS recertification requirements page when planning your coursework.

Oregon EMS Renewal vs. NREMT Recertification

Your Oregon license and National Registry certification are separate credentials. Maintaining NREMT certification is an available route for satisfying Oregon’s renewal education requirements, but NREMT certification is not required for standard Oregon license renewal when you meet the state CE pathway requirements.

According to OHA’s renewal guidance, current NREMT certification at the level being renewed waives Section 1 of Oregon’s Appendix 1. The Oregon topic breakdown above applies to the state CE pathway. CPR and applicable clinical skills requirements still apply.

If you choose to maintain National Registry certification through continuing education, the National Continued Competency Program, or NCCP, totals are:

NCCP education is divided into national, state/local and individual components. These requirements differ from Oregon’s state CE totals and category distribution.

Oregon and NREMT also operate on different renewal schedules. For these certification levels, NREMT’s expiration date is March 31 of the applicable year, while Oregon’s standard expiration date is June 30 of odd-numbered years. Keep both deadlines on your calendar if you maintain both credentials.

Oregon’s Culture, Race, Gender and Ethnicity Training

Oregon’s state CE matrix includes two hours in culture, race, gender and ethnicity for EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics.

This education addresses how cultural factors, communication and bias can affect patient care. Oregon’s guidance identifies relevant subjects such as communication across cultures, implicit bias, social determinants of health and disparities in healthcare.

CE Solutions includes Culture, Race, Gender and Ethnicity training in its Oregon state EMS recertification packages. Include that coursework when planning your state CE categories.

Can You Complete Oregon EMS Continuing Education Online?

Yes. Oregon accepts CAPCE-accredited online continuing education. OHA’s renewal guidance states that CAPCE-accredited online courses can count toward all education hours within each Oregon CE category.

Oregon treats other forms of self-study differently. Education that is neither CAPCE-accredited nor facilitated by a live instructor is subject to a limit of 50% of the required hours in each category, along with applicable approval and documentation requirements.

When evaluating online EMS CE, look for clear accreditation information, course descriptions, credit hours and completion certificates. Check how each course fits your renewal plan before enrolling.

CPR and Clinical Skills Requirements

Online CE addresses the educational portion of renewal. Oregon also requires current AHA BLS Provider certification or an equivalent CPR credential, including a practical skills evaluation.

Affiliated EMS providers must demonstrate the applicable clinical skills through a hands-on evaluation supervised by their EMS medical director or a designee. Medical directors may require additional education and skills competency. Coordinate these requirements with your agency while completing your online coursework.

Keep Your Oregon EMS CE Records Organized

Oregon requires providers to retain verifiable continuing education records for the two previous licensure periods and submit them to OHA when requested.

Acceptable documentation includes course completion certificates and other records identified in Oregon’s recordkeeping rule. Required information includes the provider’s name, course topic, date, duration, educational institution, location and instructor information.

Create a folder for each renewal cycle and save certificates as you finish courses. A simple tracking sheet can help you record:

• The course title and completion date.
• The number of CE hours earned.
• The Oregon topic category.
• Where you saved the certificate.

Reviewing this information throughout the cycle makes it easier to identify remaining requirements before renewal season.

Your Oregon EMS Renewal Checklist

Before submitting your application:

1. Confirm your renewal pathway. Determine whether you are using Oregon’s state CE requirements or current NREMT certification.
2. Review your education. Check the applicable categories and completion records.
3. Check your CPR credential. Confirm that it meets Oregon’s requirements.
4. Coordinate clinical skills verification. Work with your agency if you are affiliated.
5. Submit through Oregon eLicense. Complete the application, payment and any requested follow-up.

OHA requires applicable continuing education to be completed before you submit your renewal application.

Online Oregon EMS CE Through CE Solutions

CE Solutions offers CAPCE-accredited, self-paced online EMS continuing education with 24/7 access. Courses are available through a mobile-ready platform, and completion certificates are issued after successful course completion.

Whether you are planning Oregon EMT renewal, AEMT renewal or paramedic renewal, start by identifying your remaining requirements. Then select a package that fits your license level and the renewal pathway you intend to use.

For providers renewing through Oregon’s state CE pathway, our Oregon packages include the Culture, Race, Gender and Ethnicity training. Providers maintaining National Registry certification can explore our NREMT recertification options.

Explore online EMS continuing education packages or review the Oregon EMS renewal requirements to plan your next cycle.