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Iowa EMS Continuing Education Requirements
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Iowa EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Iowa EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements
Iowa 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
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May renew an Iowa EMS certification with continuing education, a minimum number of core topic continuing education hours (CEHs), based on the level of certification
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.
An Iowa EMS certification may be renewed using a valid NREMT certification, provided the NREMT remains current beyond the expiration date of the Iowa certification.
Iowa state-only EMS providers must provide proof of completed Core Topics based on their certification level, as outlined in the Iowa EMS Certification Renewal Guide (here).
Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your State EMS Office for the most current re-certification information.
Iowa Health & Human Services
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