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Arkansas EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Arkansa EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements
Arkansa 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 (outlined below), 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:
All providers are required to complete a 2-hour Arkansas Trauma System course, available here.
EMT State/Local Requirement: The required continuing education includes Arkansas Trauma System (2 hours), Pediatric (2 hours), Stroke/CVA (2 hours), Cardiology (2 hours), Documentation (1 hour), and Ethics and Professionalism (1 hour).
AEMT State/Local Requirement: The required continuing education includes Arkansas Trauma System (2 hours), Pediatric (2.5 hours), Stroke/CVA (2 hours), Cardiology (2 hours), Documentation (2 hours), and Ethics and Professionalism (2 hours).
Paramedic State/Local Requirement: The required continuing education includes Arkansas Trauma System (2 hours), Pediatric (3 hours), Stroke/CVA (4 hours), Cardiology (2 hours), Documentation (2 hours), and Ethics and Professionalism (2 hours).
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.
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas EMS Continuing Education Requirements
Or select a different state to view approved continuing education courses and requirements
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