Entries by Jeff Shunta
How to Complete an Online EMT Refresher Course Self-Paced: A Step-by-Step Guide
An online EMT refresher course self-paced lets you complete the continuing education required for NREMT recertification on your own schedule, without fixed class times. To do it correctly, you need a CAPCE-accredited provider, a clear picture of your credit requirements, and a plan to finish before your certification expires. What “Self-Paced” Actually Means in EMS […]
EMT Refresher Course Cost: What to Expect and How to Keep It Low
How Much Does an EMT Refresher Course Cost? EMT refresher course costs vary widely depending on format, location, and provider. Online CAPCE-accredited courses typically run from roughly $200 to $250 for a full 40-credit package. In-person and hybrid courses at community colleges or training centers generally range from $275 to $750 or more, with some […]
NREMT Recertification Requirements: A Complete How-To Guide
To maintain National Registry certification, EMS providers must recertify every two years by completing continuing education under the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) or by passing a cognitive examination. Credit totals by level are: Paramedic, 60 credits; AEMT, 50 credits; EMT, 40 credits; and EMR, 16 credits. All education must be CAPCE-accredited or accepted by […]
The Ultimate Guide to EMT Refresher Courses Online
An EMT refresher course online is a self-paced or instructor-supported continuing education program that EMTs complete to satisfy NREMT and state recertification requirements without attending an in-person class. Nationally Registered EMTs are required to renew their certification every two years. Education can be gathered through online or in-person courses, and as of 2022 there are […]
How Many Hours Is an EMT Refresher Course? NCCP Requirements Explained
An EMT refresher course under the NREMT’s National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 40 continuing education credits per two-year recertification cycle. Those 40 hours are divided across three components: 20 hours national, 10 hours local or state, and 10 hours individual. Some states set their own totals, so always confirm your state’s […]
EMT Refresher vs NREMT Recertification: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
An EMT refresher is a structured continuing education course that covers NCCP topic areas; NREMT recertification is the formal process of renewing your National Registry credential by submitting completed CE credits or passing the cognitive exam. The refresher is a tool you use to meet recertification requirements, not a separate credential. Understanding which path applies […]
EMT Continuing Education Requirements by State: A How-To Guide for Every Provider
EMT continuing education requirements vary by state, but every provider in the United States operates under one of two frameworks: NREMT recertification through the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), or a state-only recertification path managed by their state EMS office. The EMT NCCP requires a total of 40 credits of continuing education to recertify. State-only […]
How to Find and Complete CAPCE Accredited EMS Continuing Education
What Is CAPCE Accredited EMS Continuing Education? CAPCE accredited EMS continuing education consists of courses reviewed and approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education, the national standard-setting body for EMS CE quality. The National Registry of EMTs accepts state EMS office-accepted and CAPCE accredited education, education from EMS education programs, and U.S. […]
How to Complete Paramedic Continuing Education Courses Online
Paramedics holding National Registry certification can complete all required continuing education online. A Nationally Registered Paramedic using the continuing education pathway needs 60 credits, consisting of 30 national credits, 15 local or state credits, and 15 individual credits under the NCCP model. The National Registry permanently removed limits on distributive education, meaning qualifying online education […]
