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Illinois EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Illinois for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS & Highway Safety.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR164 years
EMT604 years
AEMT804 years
Paramedic1004 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

1 hour Alzheimer's/dementia training per renewal period (since 1/1/2023) IDPH licensing; CPR current certification; no other state-mandated topics, systems may add

Accepted CE Providers

IDPH site code approval for non-CAPCE; EMS MD verification

Important Notes

EMS Medical Director approval required; current CPR (didactic + skills); CE must be system-approved or Department-recognized; no more than 20% in same subject; skills verification not explicitly required for renewal but psychomotor current via CPR; one extension allowed per cycle EMR: not specified in state rules; some systems require 24h/4yrs. NREMT: 16h/2yrs.

Special State Requirements

EMS Medical Director approval required; current CPR (didactic + skills); CE must be system-approved or Department-recognized; no more than 20% in same subject; skills verification not explicitly required for renewal but psychomotor current via CPR; one extension allowed per cycle 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.590

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Illinois

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

60 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

80 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

100 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

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

Illinois 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.

Implicit bias training + sexual harassment prevention

1 hr each/cyclehoursEvery renewalP.A. 102-0004 (Jan 2023)

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS & Highway Safety

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois EMS providers renew every 4 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 20 hours EMT: 60 hours AEMT: 80 hours Paramedic: 100 hours
Yes. Illinois accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Varies by certification level. Check with your state EMS office.
1 hour Alzheimer's/dementia; CPR; no more than 20% in one topic

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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