Kentucky EMS Continuing Education Requirements
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Kentucky EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Kentucky EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements.
Kentucky follows NREMT requirements for EMS recertification. All certifications are renewed every two years and follow the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) model, which consists of three components: national, local/state, and individual education components.
EMT Refresher
40 hours total continuing education required
National: 20 Hours
Local/State: 10 Hours
Individual: 10 Hours
AEMT Refresher
50 hours total continuing education required
National: 25 Hours
Local/State: 12.5 Hours
Individual: 12.5 Hours
Paramedic Refresher
60 hours total continuing education required
National: 30 Hours
Local/State: 15 Hours
Individual: 15 Hours
Additional Information:
Our CAPCE-Accredited courses are automatically imported to your NREMT Transcript using the 'Import CAPCE Courses' on your NREMT Transcript page.
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Kentucky providers must complete the following:
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HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120
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Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma required by KRS 311A.120.
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Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120.
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FOAMfrat is an approved KYBEMS CCEMTP Course (Complete IBSC 100 Hr Course)
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Kentucky EMS Certifications must be renewed by December 31 every 2 years.