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Arkansas EMS Recertification Requirements
Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Arkansas for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health, Section of Emergency Medical Services.
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Continuing Education Hours by Level
| Level | CE Hours | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| EMR | 16 | 2 years |
| EMT | 40 | 2 years |
| AEMT | 50 | 2 years |
| Paramedic | 60 | 2 years |
Topic Distribution Requirements
AR Trauma System (2h all levels), Pediatrics (2-3h), Stroke (2-4h), Cardiology (2h EMT+), Documentation (1-2h), Ethics/Professionalism (1-2h). All every 2 years. CPR all levels; ACLS Paramedic.
Accepted CE Providers
Department approves CPR/ACLS; AR-specific topics required beyond NREMT/CAPCE
Important Notes
Department-approved CPR (AHA guidelines, hands-on); ACLS for Paramedic; skills proficiency verification possible; audit may require docs; employed: service/medical director verification; distributive ed limits apply per NCCP. Late renewal up to 2yrs with extra hrs.
Special State Requirements
Department-approved CPR (AHA guidelines, hands-on); ACLS for Paramedic; skills proficiency verification possible; audit may require docs; employed: service/medical director verification; distributive ed limits apply per NCCP. Late renewal up to 2yrs with extra hrs.
Axene Coverage Report
CE coverage analysis for Arkansas
Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage
| Level | Required | Axene Hrs | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMR | 16 hrs | 76.5 hrs | BLS | ✓ SURPLUS |
| EMT | 40 hrs | 76.5 hrs | BLS | ✓ SURPLUS |
| AEMT | 50 hrs | 167.5 hrs | ALL | ✓ SURPLUS |
| Paramedic | 60 hrs | 167.5 hrs | ALL | ✓ SURPLUS |
EMR
16 hrs required · BLS
76.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSEMT
40 hrs required · BLS
76.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSAEMT
50 hrs required · ALL
167.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSParamedic
60 hrs required · ALL
167.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSBLS scope: 80 courses / 76.5 hrs. ALL scope: 173 courses / 167.5 hrs.
Axene Course Library
59
Medical
~58 hrs
39
Trauma
~39 hrs
37
Operations
~35 hrs
20
Cardiology
~19 hrs
18
Airway
~18 hrs
Universal Mandates (All States)
10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)
Varies by level
Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026
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Axene Continuing Education, LLC offers CEUs for EMS providers in most states. Continuing education requirements vary by state and may change. Users are responsible for verifying requirements with their agency and/or state EMS office, including whether specific courses are required for the local/state NREMT component. Where specific education is not mandated, required hours are considered flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care. We do our best to keep information current — please check with your state EMS representative for the most up-to-date recertification information.
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