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District of Columbia EMS Recertification Requirements
Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in District of Columbia for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the DC Health Emergency Medical Services Program.
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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
NCCP national topics (Medical, Ops, Trauma, Cardio, Airway); local component for agency/state-specific EMS education
Accepted CE Providers
DC Health EMS Program for non-CAPCE CE
Important Notes
Agency sponsorship/affiliation, medical director approval, skills assessment for initial cert, valid CPR/ACLS; CAPCE or DC-accredited CE; carry credentials on person
Special State Requirements
Agency sponsorship/affiliation, medical director approval, skills assessment for initial cert, valid CPR/ACLS; CAPCE or DC-accredited CE; carry credentials on person
Axene Coverage Report
CE coverage analysis for District of Columbia
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
Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered
District of Columbia 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.
LGBTQ cultural competency CE
Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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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