Leading EMS Continuing Education
Where are Medic-CE.com Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Accepted?
Continuing education requirements vary widely by state and are constantly changing. This document attempts to summarize state online continuing education policies.
The following information was compiled from December 2009 to January 2010 by browsing state EMS websites, as well as by directly calling state EMS certification offices. While a great deal of time was spent in an attempt to provide you with correct and current information, Medic-CE.com does not assume any liability for a person who takes a course or courses which is/are not accepted in that person’s particular state. Accordingly, it is the user’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the information provided. State contact information and reference links are listed for users who seek further information.
NREMT, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
NREMT
Website:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/EMTServices/rereg_brochures.asp
Contact Information:
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Rocco V. Morando Building
6610 Busch Blvd.
P.O. Box 29233
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-4484
Fax: 614-888-8920
Online Continuing Education Policy:
NREMT continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
NREMT-First Responder:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 6 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Reference Link: http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/First.Responder.pdf
NREMT-Basic:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 24 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Reference Link: http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.basic.pdf
NREMT-Intermediate:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 18 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
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Reference Links:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Int85.pdf
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Int99.pdf
NREMT-Paramedic:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 12 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.
- Reference Link: http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Paramedic.pdf
Alabama
Website:
Contact Information:
Alabama Department of Public Health
Office of EMS and Trauma
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe Street, Suite 750
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-206-5383
Online Continuing Education Policy:
Alabama continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.adph.org/ems/assets/emsrules2008.pdf
-See pages 50,52,55,56
http://adph.org/ems/assets/EMTLicenseRenewalReq.pdf
Alaska
Website:
http://www.chems.alaska.gov/EMS/default.htm
Contact Information:
Emergency Medical Services Unit
Division of Public Health
Box 110616
Juneau, AK 99811-0616
Phone: 907-465-3027
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Alaska continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- EMT I, II, III can earn up to 24 hours of CE online during the two year certification period.
- MICPs need 60 hours of continuing education per year and can earn them any way that they want, whether online, classroom, or clinical.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.chems.alaska.gov/EMS/CME.htm
http://www.chems.alaska.gov/EMS/Assets/Downloads/EMTRecert.pdf
Arizona
Website:
Contact Information:
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System
150 N. 18th Ave. Suite 540
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 800-200-8523
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Arizona does not allow online CE to satisfy state CE requirements at this time. However, an EMT-I or P may be able to earn some or all of his or her state CE requirements per his or her Medical Director approval.
- Arizona EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_09/9-25.htm
http://www.azdhs.gov/bems/emtcert.htm
http://www.azdhs.gov/bems/faq1.htm
Arkansas
Website:
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ems/
Contact Information:
Arkansas Department of Health
Section of EMS & Trauma Systems
5800 W. 10th Street, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204-1763
Phone: 501-661-2262
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Arkansas continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Up to 12 hours of CE can be earned online during each two-year certification period.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ems/pdf/ceu_catalog.pdf
California
Website:
http://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/EMT.asp
Contact Information:
1930 9th Street
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
EMSA Phone Number: (916) 322-4336
Paramedic Licensure: (916) 323-9875
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- California continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The Medic-CE CECBEMS approval number is MedicCE6500.
- Medic-CE.com provides access to an instructor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via email or telephone to answer any questions a student may have and is, therefore, classified as instructor-based continuing education.
- California only awards credit hours above 1 hour in half hour increments. Therefore, any Medic-CE course that is 1.25 hours will count as 1 hour in the state of California, and any course that is 1.75 hours will count as 1.5 hours in the state of California. Consult your regional EMS office for further information.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/files/CEPROV.htm
http://www.emsa.ca.gov/laws/files/ch11_conted_101004.pdf
http://www.emsa.ca.gov/laws/files/reg3.pdf
http://www.emsa.ca.gov/paramedic/faq.asp
Colorado
Website:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/em/index.html
Contact Information:
Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment
Certification Program
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Phone: 303-692-2980
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Continuing education hours can be earned online if recognized by the local Education Center or Education Group. In general, many of these groups accept CECBEMS approved courses.
- The Colorado DPHE recommends that not more than 50% of the required CE hours be earned online.
- Colorado EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/em/CertificationEducation/Education/08NEWEducationRequirements.pdf
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/regulations/ems/101503emergencymedicalservices.pdf
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/em/CertificationEducation/Certification/EMTApplicationandguide.pdf
Connecticut
Website:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3127&q=387362&dphNav_GID=1827&dphNav=|
Contact Information:
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12EMS
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7975
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Connecticut does not allow online CE credits to be used toward state license renewal at this time for EMT’s or AEMT’s. However, the state is looking to add it as an option in the future.
- Paramedic continuing education requirements are at the Medical Director’s discretion.
- Many EMTs in the state hold NREMT licenses, which they must renew according to NREMT guidelines. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/public_health_code/sections/19a-179-1_to_19a-179-21_office_of_ems.pdf
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/ems/pdf/emt_application.pdf
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/ems/pdf/paramedic_app.pdf
Delaware
Website:
http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/ems/ems.html
Contact Information:
Phone: 302-739-4773
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Delaware does not have a state continuing education requirement for state license renewals.
- However, many EMTs in the state hold NREMT licenses, which they must renew according to NREMT guidelines. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
None
D.C.
Website:
http://fems.dc.gov/fems/site/default.asp
Contact Information:
1923 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-673-3331
Fax: 202-673-3188
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- D.C. EMTs complete their license renewal requirements in house.
- Online CE is not accepted.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
None
Florida
Website:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/demo/ems/index.html
Contact Information:
Florida Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
EMT/Paramedic Certification Office
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C85
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3285
Phone: 850-245-4910
Fax: 850-921-6365
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Medic-CE.com is not a Florida approved provider; however, you can obtain continuing education hours from Medic-CE.com with approval from your Medical Director.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/EMT-Paramedic/emt_ceu.html
Georgia
Website:
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/ems/
Contact Information:
2600 Skyland Drive
Lower Level
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 404-679-0547
Fax: 404-679-0526
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Georgia continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- There is no limit to the number of internet continuing education hours that can be used for EMT license renewal at the EMT-B, EMT-I, CT, or EMT-P levels.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
Hawaii
Website:
http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/ems/index.html
Contact Information:
State of Hawaii
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division Attn: BME
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: 808-586-2708
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Hawaii EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
- Hawaii continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/main/faqs/medical_faq/pvl_faq_emtb_emtp.pdf
http://hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/har/har_85-c.pdf
Idaho
Website:
Contact Information:
System Development and Standards & Compliance – Boise Office
590 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-334-4633
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Idaho continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ftFjX3GBkfU%3d&tabid=117&mid=1096
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/LinkClick.aspx?link=http%3a%2f%2fadm.idaho.gov%2fadminrules%2frules%2fidapa16%2f0203.pdf&tabid=117
Illinois
Website:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/ems/index.htm
Contact Information:
Office of Preparedness and Response
Division of EMS & Highway Safety
Illinois Department of Public Health
500 East Monroe, 8th Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-782-4977
Fax: 217-782-3987
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Illinois continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider. However, if participating in a system, system approval is required.
- Only 25% of the required hours can be earned online.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/07700515sections.html
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/077005150D05900R.html
Indiana
Website:
http://www.in.gov/dhs/2341.htm
Contact Information:
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St., Room E239
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Phone: 317-233-0208
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Online continuing education offerings are not endorsed or sanctioned by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, but may be used for continuing education with approval from your training officer or supervising hospital.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/online_ce_sites.pdf
http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T08360/A00040.PDF
http://www.in.gov/dhs/3113.htm
Iowa
Website:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ems/certification.asp
Contact Information:
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-281-0620 or 800-728-3367
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Iowa continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Iowa EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ems/common/pdf/renewal_guideance.pdf
Kansas
Website:
Contact Information:
Kansas Board of EMS
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1031
Topeka, KS 66612-1228
Phone 1: 785-296-7296
Phone 2: 785-296-6349
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Kansas continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.ksbems.org/ems/?page_id=48
http://www.ksbems.org/ems/?page_id=43
Kentucky
Website:
Contact Information:
300 N. Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: 859-256-3565 or 1-866-97KBEMS
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Kentucky continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Only half of the required hours can be earned online.
- Kentucky EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://kbems.kctcs.edu/Home/EMT/Recertification/tabid/108/Default.html
http://kbems.kctcs.edu/Home/Paramedic/tabid/112/Default.html
http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/202/007/601.htm
Louisiana
Website:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=220
Contact Information:
Emergency Medical Services
8919 World Ministry Blvd., Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-763-5700
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Louisiana EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=220
Maine
Website:
http://www.state.me.us/dps/ems/
Contact Information:
Maine Emergency Medical Services
Department of Public Safety
45 Commerce Drive Suite 1
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
Phone: 207-626-3860
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Maine continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Medic-CE.com courses can be applied to categories 1, 2, 4, and 6.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
https://www.maineems.org/public/maine/default.cfm
http://www.state.me.us/dps/ems/documents/16-163_C1-17_Effective100109&010110.pdf
http://www.maine.gov/dps/ems/training_materials.html#ceh
Maryland
Website:
Contact Information:
653 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-706-3666
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Maryland continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of hours that can be earned online is limited to 4 for EMT-Bs.
- Maryland CRT/EMT-Ps need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.miemss.org/home/default.aspx?tabid=99
Massachusetts
Website:
Contact Information:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services
99 Chauncy Street, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-753-7300
Fax: 617-753-7320
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Massachusetts continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com.
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Click on the following link to see how Medic-CE courses count in your
state:
MA OEMS Approval Numbers and Hours.
- We transmit your course completion records by the first Monday of each month. However, it may take a few weeks for your course records to appear online, depending on when the MA OEMS uploads these records.
- For courses taken in December, we will submit these courses the first week of January, but they will count as courses taken in December.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
Michigan
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2946_5093_28508---,00.html
Contact Information:
MDCH-EMS & Trauma Systems
Personnel Licensure Applications
P.O. Box 30717
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 517-241-0179
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Michigan continuing education lecture credits can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Michigan only awards credit hours above 1 hour in half hour increments. Therefore, any Medic-CE course that is 1.25 hours will count as 1 hour in the state of Michigan, and any course that is 1.75 hours will count as 1.5 hours in the state of Michigan. Consult your state EMS office for further information.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/2001-016_EMS_Rules_95431_7.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/STANDARDIZED_EMS_CEU_2-2007_186794_7.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CE_Approval_Guidelines_2-06_152025_7.pdf
Minnesota
Website:
Contact Information:
2829 University Ave SE Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 651-201-2800
Fax: 651-201-2812
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Minnesota continuing education lecture credits can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Personnel are not permitted to renew their license only with online continuing education hours. A significant portion must be earned in a non-online setting.
- Minnesota EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.emsrb.state.mn.us/cert.asp
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=144E.28
Mississippi
Website:
Contact Information:
EMS/Trauma Care System
Post Office Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Phone: 601-576-7373
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Mississippi EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.ems.doh.ms.gov/ems_emt_cert_recert.html
http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/2590.pdf
Missouri
Website:
Contact Information:
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Phone: 573-751-6356
Fax: 573-751-6348
Email: info@dhss.mo.gov
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Missouri continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/EMS/Faq.html
Montana
Website:
Contact Information:
EMS & Trauma Systems Section
MT Dept of Public Health & Human Services
PO Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-3895
Fax: 406-444-1814
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Montana EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/med_board/pdf/med_rules.pdf
http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/med_board/pdf/app6.pdf
Nebraska
Website:
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/ems/emsindex.htm
Contact Information:
Nebraska Department of HHS, Public Health
EMS Program
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
Phone: 402-224-3298
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- For first responders, a maximum of 6 hours of distributive education can be applied toward the state CE requirement.
- For EMT-B, I, and P, a maximum of 10 hours of distributive education can be applied toward the state CE requirement.
- Nebraska EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/rcs/ems/ems.htm#Table%20A
http://www.sos.state.ne.us/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-11.pdf
Nevada
Website:
http://health.nv.gov/EMS_EmergencyMedical.htm
Contact Information:
1020 Ruby Vista Drive, Suite 103
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-753-1154
Fax: 775-753-4112
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Nevada continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://health.nv.gov/PDFs/EMS/ContinuingEducationPolicy.pdf
New Hampshire
Website:
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/index.html
Contact Information:
New Hampshire Department of Safety
Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services
Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03305
Phone: 800-371-4503
Fax: 603-271-1091
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- New Hampshire EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/training/index.html
New Jersey
Website:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/index.shtml
Contact Information:
Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
Phone: 609-292-7837 or toll-free in NJ: 1-800-367-6543
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- EMT-B’s cannot earn their CE using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is not an approved online CE provider in the state of New Jersey at this time. Medic-CE will be seeking approval in the future.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/ceuwebsite.shtml
New Mexico
Website:
Contact Information:
EMS Bureau
1301 Siler Road, Bldg. F
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: 505-476-8200
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- New Mexico continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- A maximum of 10 credit hours can be applied to the refresher course requirement.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours can be applied toward the additional CE requirement.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.nmems.org/FAQ.htm
http://www.nmems.org/Licensing/CE%20Manual.pdf
New York
Website:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/main.htm
Contact Information:
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Central Office
433 River Street, Suite 303
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-402-0996
Fax: 518-402-0985
Email: ems@health.state.ny.us
Online Continuing Education Policy:
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New York continuing education units can be earned from Medic-CE.com according to the following guidelines:
- 3 Year Recertification Program: A maximum of 12 hours for "core content" and 24 hours for additional CME hours may be credited for self-study activities through documented continuing education via publications, video and/or Internet training.
- 5 Year Recertification Program: Continuing education programs should include many different learning activities. Topics must be relevant to EMS and/or prehospital care. You must be able to document attendance and participation. A maximum of 25 hours total may be credited for self-study activities through documented continuing education via publications, video and/or Internet training.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/certification/pilotguide04.htm
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/certification/cme_refresher_5year.htm
North Carolina
Website:
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/ems.htm#contact
Contact Information:
2707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2707
Phone: 919-855-3935
Fax: 919-733-7021
Certification Contact Phone: 919-715-2322 ext 202
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- All CE requirements are set at the county level. Any use of online CE to satisfy license renewal requirements must be approved at the county EMS level.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
None
North Dakota
Website:
Contact Information:
North Dakota Division of Emergency Medical Services
600 E Blvd Ave, Dept. 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200
Office: 701-328-2388
Fax: 701-328-1702
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- North Dakota continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to half of the total requirement.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.ndhealth.gov/EMS/personnel.html
Ohio
Website:
Contact Information:
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Division of EMS
P.O. Box 182073
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2073
Phone: 800-233-0785
Fax: 614-466-9461
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Ohio continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Currently, there is no limit for the number of CE hours that can be taken via the internet for all levels of EMT renewal requirements.
- Ohio EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/ems_ce_requirements.pdf
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4765-19
https://www.dps.state.oh.us/certrenewal/main.aspx
http://www.ems.ohio.gov/ems_education.stm
Oklahoma
Website:
http://www.ok.gov/health/Protective_Health/Emergency_Medical_Services/
Contact Information:
Emergency Medical Services Division
1000 N.E. Tenth, Room 1104
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: 405-271-4027
Email: ems@health.ok.gov
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Oklahoma continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to half of the total requirement.
- Oklahoma EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.ok.gov/health/documents/2010REWORKED%20renewalpaperwork.pdf
Oregon
Website:
http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ems/index.shtml
Contact Information:
DHS, EMS & Trauma Systems
800 NE Oregon St, Suite 465
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 971-673-0520
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Oregon continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Oregon EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ems/certific/recert.shtml
http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ems/certific/continue-ed.pdf
Pennsylvania
Website:
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/emergency_medical_services/14138
Contact Information:
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
625 Forster St
Room 606
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-787-8740
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Medic-CE.com is not an approved online CE provider in the state of Pennsylvania at this time, but will be seeking approval in the future.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/ems/ce_handbook_ol.pdf
Rhode Island
Website:
http://www.health.state.ri.us/hsr/professions/amb.php
Contact Information:
Emergency Medical Services
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: 401-222-2401
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Rhode Island EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
- Rhode Island Paramedics need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www2.sec.state.ri.us/dar/regdocs/released/pdf/DOH/4698.pdf
http://www.health.state.ri.us/hsr/professions/ems/licensure.php
South Carolina
Website:
Contact Information:
SC DHEC, Division of EMS & Trauma
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-545-4204
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- South Carolina continuing education units (CEUs) can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- South Carolina EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.scdhec.net/health/ems/recertop.pdf
http://www.scdhec.net/health/ems/ceupol.pdf
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/ems/sccertvsnr.pdf
South Dakota
Website:
http://dps.sd.gov/emergency_services/emergency_medical_services/default.aspx
Contact Information:
Office of Emergency Medical Services
118 West Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-4031
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- South Dakota continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to 24.
- South Dakota EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=36-4B&Type=StatuteChapter
http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=36-4B-27
Tennessee
Website:
http://health.state.tn.us/ems/
Contact Information:
227 French Landing, Suite 303
Heritage Place, Metro Center
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 1-615-741-2584
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Tennessee continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to half of the total requirement.
- Tennessee EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1200/1200-12/1200-12-01.pdf
Texas
Website:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/recertinfo.shtm
Contact Information:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Office of EMS/Trauma Systems
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Phone: 512-834-6700
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Texas continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Medic-CE’s Texas Provider Number is 600190.
- Texas EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/swebCE.shtm
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/sotherce.shtm
Utah
Website:
Contact Information:
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Utah Department of Health
P.O. Box 142004
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2004
Phone: 800-284-1131
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Utah continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to 25.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://health.utah.gov/ems/certif/recertification_protocol.pdf
http://health.utah.gov/ems/certif/
Vermont
Website:
http://healthvermont.gov/hc/ems/ems_index.aspx
Contact Information:
108 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802-863-7310
Email: vtems@vdh.state.vt.us
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Vermont continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- An EMT may obtain up to 10 hours through web-based CE programs.
- Vermont EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://healthvermont.gov/hc/ems/documents/ce_000.pdf
http://healthvermont.gov/regs/emsrules.pdf
Virginia
Website:
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/oems/
Contact Information:
Virginia Department of Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services
109 Governor Street, Suite UB-55
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-864-7600
Fax: 804-864-7580
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Medic-CE.com is not an approved online CE provider in the state of Virginia at this time, but is actively seeking approval.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Training/WebBasedCE.htm
Washington
Website:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/lcpg1.htm
Contact Information:
Washington State Dept of Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System
P.O. Box 47853
Olympia, WA 98504-7853
Phone: 360-236-2939
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Continuing education must be approved by the county Medical Program Director.
- Washington EMTs have the option to renew their licenses with a current NREMT registration. A portion of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com continuing education hours. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/recert.htm
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/download/educational_requirements.pdf
West Virginia
Website:
Contact Information:
Office of EMS
350 Capitol Street Rm 425
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-558-3956
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- West Virginia continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
-
The maximum distributive education hours that may be used by each level to meet
total recertification requirements are:
- First Responder = 10 hours;
- EMT-Basic = 28 hours (10 refresher, 18 additional continuing education);
- EMSA-Intermediate = Maintain NREMT certification at the I-99 level;
- EMT-Paramedic = 28 hours (10 refresher, 18 additional continuing education).
Continuing Education Reference Links:
http://www.wvoems.org/media/55284/first%20responder%20recert%20policy.pdf
http://www.wvoems.org/media/55303/emt-b%20recert%20policy.pdf
http://www.wvoems.org/media/55311/emt-i%20recert%20requirements.pdf
http://www.wvoems.org/media/55319/als%20recert%20requirements.pdf
Wisconsin
Website:
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/ems/
Contact Information:
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
Phone: 608-267-9777
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Wisconsin EMT Basic and EMT-Intermediate Technician continuing education units can be earned using Medic-CE.com, as Medic-CE.com is a CECBEMS approved provider.
- Wisconsin EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic can take their CE online only with their Medical Director’s approval.
- The number of online continuing education units that can be applied to the continuing education requirement is limited to half of the total requirement.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/Training_education/retrainingrequirements.htm
Wyoming
Website:
http://www.health.wyo.gov/sho/ems/index.html
Contact Information:
EMS Program
Hathaway Building 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7955 or 888-228-8996
Fax: 307-777-5639
Online Continuing Education Policy:
- Wyoming does not allow online CE at this time.
Continuing Education Reference Link:
None