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New York EMS Continuing Education Requirements
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New York EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for New York EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements
New York requires EMTs to recertify every 3 years and AEMTs & Paramedics to recertifty every 4 years.
Use the FOAMfrat Studio NY Learning Path to complete your core, non-core, and additonal CE hours—all in one place!
EMT Refresher
45 hours total continuing education required
Core Content: 20
Non-Core Mandatory: 5
Additional CE: 20
AEMT Refresher
50 hours total continuing education required
Core Content: 25
Non-Core Mandatory: 5
Additional CE: 20
Paramedic Refresher
60 hours total continuing education required
Core Content: 35
Non-Core Mandatory: 5
Additional CE: 20
Additional Information:
Our CAPCE-Accredited courses are automatically imported to your NREMT Transcript using the 'Import CAPCE Courses' on your NREMT Transcript page.
As outlined in Policy Statement 25-06 from the New York State Bureau of EMS & Trauma Systems:
100% Online CME Now Allowed
EMS providers may now complete 100% of their CME hours through online education without EMS agency affiliation.
Recertification documentation 45–120 days before your expiration date
EMS providers can now self-submit their CME recertification directly.
Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your state EMS Representative for the most current re-certification information.
New York State Bureau of EMS & Trauma Systems
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