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Louisiana EMS Continuing Education Requirements
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Louisiana EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Louisiana EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements
Louisiana follows NREMT requirements for EMS recertification. All certifications are renewed every two years and follow the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) model with three components: national, local/state, and individual education components.
Louisiana requires EMTs, AEMTs and Paramedics to maintain a NREMT credential.
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:
Louisiana licensees must renew every 2 years by March 31st.
Our CAPCE-Accredited courses are automatically imported to your NREMT Transcript using the 'Import CAPCE Courses' on your NREMT Transcript page.
Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your State EMS Office for the most current re-certification information.
Louisiana Bureau of EMS
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