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Texas EMS Continuing Education Requirements
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Texas EMS Refresher
FOAMfrat Studio offers CAPCE-accredited continuing education courses accepted by the NREMT for Texas EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics—meeting both national and state-specific requirements
Texas follows NREMT requirements for EMS recertification. All certifications are renewed every four years and follow the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) model with three components: national, local/state, and individual education components
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State of Texas licensed (non-NREMT) providers may complete continuing education based on their licensure level every 4 years.
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.
State of Texas licensed (non-NREMT) providers may complete continuing education based on their licensure level every 4 years. Review course and content area requirements for recertification (here).
Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your State EMS Office for the most current re-certification information.
Texas Department of Health Services
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