CAPCE accredited EMS continuing education is coursework reviewed and approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education, the national standard-setting body for EMS CE quality. The National Registry accepts State EMS Office accepted and CAPCE accredited education, education from EMS education programs, and U.S. accredited academic credit or college course. Choosing CAPCE accredited […]
What Are the NREMT Recertification Requirements? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
