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Connecticut EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Connecticut for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Department of Public Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).

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CE Requirements

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

Mental health: QPR Gatekeeper or OEMS-approved PTSD/Suicide Prevention (1 topic in CME); Human Trafficking (Paramedics if employed); NCCP categories (Airway, Cardio, Trauma, Medical, Operations)

Accepted CE Providers

State OEMS approved programs (in-state with approval number)

Important Notes

Skills validation (by EMS-I for EMR/EMT, physician MD for AEMT); Maintain records 4 years; Online app in final 6 months; No refresher exams Paramedic: no state CE required for license renewal, but 60 hours needed for NREMT NRP.

Special State Requirements

Skills validation (by EMS-I for EMR/EMT, physician MD for AEMT; specific skills listed); Maintain records 4 years; Online app in final 6 months; Provider responsibility (not employer); Paramedics: employed must do Human Trafficking; No refresher exams

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Connecticut

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

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

40 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

50 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

60 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

BLS scope: 80 courses / 76.5 hrs. ALL scope: 173 courses / 167.5 hrs.

Axene Course Library

Medical

~58 hrs

Trauma

~39 hrs

Operations

~35 hrs

Cardiology

~19 hrs

Airway

~18 hrs

Mandated Topics

Covered by Axene

State-Specific Mandated Topics

Human Trafficking (Paramedics if employed

8000 Human Trafficking (ALS)8007 Human Trafficking (BLS)8009 Podcast: Human Trafficking (ALS/BLS)

Covered

Universal Mandates (All States)

10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)

Varies by level

7001 Pediatric Respiratory A&P 7002 Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies 7003 Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Covered

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

Connecticut mandates specific continuing education in cultural competency, health equity, and/or implicit bias for EMS providers. Axene CE does not currently offer courses that satisfy this requirement.

Cultural competency covering sexual orientation, disability

1 hr/yrhoursAnnualPublic Act 13-76

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

Department of Public Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut EMS providers renew every 2 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours

Yes. Connecticut accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.

No. NREMT is not required in Connecticut.

Airway/Respiration/Ventilation, Cardiovascular/Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Operations; plus mental health (QPR Gatekeeper or OEMS-approved PTSD/Suicide Prevention)

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.

Axene CE is Accepted in Connecticut

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