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Kansas EMS Refresher

FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Kansas EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements 

EMTs must complete 21 hours of continuing education, including 21 hours in Core Components (Airway: 4 hours, Cardiovascular: 6, Trauma: 2, Medical: 6, Operations: 2, Pediatrics: 1) and 7 hours in flex component.  A total of 28 hours of continuing education must be completed. 

AEMTs must complete 27 hours of continuing education, including 21 hours in Core Components (Airway: 4 hours, Cardiovascular: 8, Trauma: 3, Medical: 7, Operations: 3, Pediatrics: 2) and 17 hours in flex component. A total of 44 hours of continuing education must be completed. 

Paramedics must complete 32 hours of continuing education, including 21 hours in Core Components (Airway: 4 hours, Cardiovascular: 10, Trauma: 4, Medical: 7, Operations: 5, Pediatrics: 2) and 28 hours in flex component. A total of 60 hours of continuing education must be completed. 

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: 

The amount of continuing education credit obtained in one calendar day shall not exceed 12 clock-hours.

Kansas EMS Certifications must renew every 2 years by December 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.

Kansas Bureau of EMS

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