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Colorado EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Colorado for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS) Branch.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR123 years
EMT363 years
AEMT363 years
Paramedic503 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

No state-specific beyond core categories (e.g., trauma 6h EMT, medical/behavioral 6h, etc.); see rules for distributions.

Accepted CE Providers

Department-recognized EMS education programs/groups

Important Notes

Skills competency verification by recognized program/medical director; live skills for CPR/ACLS; refresher + additional CE or distributed hours. State minimums lower than NCCP: EMR 12, EMT 36, AEMT 36, Paramedic 50.

Special State Requirements

Skills competency verification by recognized program/medical director; live skills for CPR/ACLS; refresher + additional CE or distributed hours.

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Colorado

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

12 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

36 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

36 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

50 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

BLS 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

7001 Pediatric Respiratory A&P7002 Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies7003 Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Covered

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS) Branch

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado EMS providers renew every 3 years (state); accepts NREMT (2 years). Required CE hours: EMR: 12 (state); 16 (NCCP) hours EMT: 36 (state); 40 (NCCP) hours AEMT: 36 (state); 50 (NCCP) hours Paramedic: 50 (state); 60 (NCCP) hours
Yes. Colorado accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
No. NREMT is not required in Colorado.
Airway/breathing/cardiology, medical, trauma, OB/peds, operations, patient assessment (specific hours vary by level)

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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