New York EMS recertification is administered through the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS. New York is unusual in two important ways: providers can choose between a 3-year or 5-year recertification cycle (with very different hour totals), and only a portion of CE hours can be self-study (online), with the remainder required in-person or through other approved formats. If you’re recertifying in New York, contact the state directly to confirm your specific requirements and the cycle you’re on.
Two Recertification Cycles to Choose From
New York EMS providers can choose between a 3-year and 5-year recertification cycle. The 3-year cycle requires fewer total hours scaled by certification level. The 5-year cycle requires 130 hours regardless of level.
New York EMS Hours at a Glance
Self-Study Limitations
New York limits the number of self-study CE hours that count toward your recertification. Most of your required hours must be completed through in-person training or other approved formats specified in the official Bureau of EMS guidance.
Before completing CE for your New York recertification, confirm the current self-study allowance with the New York State Bureau of EMS to make sure your online CE will count toward your total.
Official New York EMS Resources
The official Bureau of EMS program manual covers all New York recertification requirements, accepted CE formats, self-study limits, hour distributions, and submission procedures. This is the authoritative source for New York EMS providers.
NREMT and New York Recertification
The NREMT accepts CAPCE-accredited courses for National Registry recertification. CE Solutions is CAPCE-accredited, and our courses are accepted for NREMT recertification.
If you choose to maintain NREMT certification alongside your New York 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 New York certification offers portability if you ever work in another state, and many New York EMS providers keep NREMT for this reason.
New York EMS Continuing Education Through CE Solutions
CE Solutions is a CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education provider. For New York providers, our CAPCE-accredited courses can be used toward the self-study portion of your New York recertification (within the state’s allowable self-study limits) and for NREMT recertification.
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted by NREMT and approved for the self-study portion of New York recertification
- NREMT recertification packages structured for each provider level
- Full EMS continuing education library covering all major topic areas
- 100% online delivery for the online-eligible portions of your requirements
- Direct email support with responses within 24 hours
- Automatic CE certificate generation
Browse our New York EMS continuing education courses or view NREMT recertification packages to get started.
New York EMS Recertification FAQs
What EMS continuing education does New York accept?
New York accepts CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education for the self-study portion of your recertification. The state also requires in-person training and other approved formats for the remaining hours. Make sure your CE is from a CAPCE-accredited provider. CE Solutions is CAPCE-accredited.
Does New York require NREMT certification?
New York has its own state recertification path. Many New York providers maintain NREMT alongside their state certification for portability across state lines, but it’s not required to keep your New York certification active.
What’s the difference between New York’s 3-year and 5-year cycles?
The 3-year cycle has hour totals that scale with certification level (25 hours for CFR up to 60 hours for Paramedic). The 5-year cycle is a flat 130 hours regardless of certification level. Confirm with the state which cycle you’re on and which option works best for your situation.
How many CE hours do I need for New York recertification?
3-year cycle: 25 hours for CFR, 45 hours for EMT, 50 hours for AEMT, 55 hours for EMT-CC, 60 hours for Paramedic. 5-year
