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Louisiana EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Louisiana for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR162 years
EMT402 years
AEMT502 years
Paramedic602 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

None specified beyond NCCP components (national: e.g., medical, trauma; local/state/individual flexible/EMS-related). BLS CPR required. No state-specific topics like jurisprudence, human trafficking, etc.

Accepted CE Providers

Bureau of EMS-approved or CAPCE; CE submitted via state-approved EMS education programs

Important Notes

Valid BLS CPR; submit via BEMS IMS portal by deadlines (Sep 30 EMR, Mar 31 others); reinstatement periods; NREMT cert (except EMR); CE via state-approved programs (no direct Bureau submission); programs retain records 2 cycles; skills competency portfolios for initial education (not recert).

Special State Requirements

Valid BLS CPR; submit via BEMS IMS portal by deadlines (Sep 30 EMR, Mar 31 others); reinstatement periods; NREMT cert (except EMR); CE via state-approved programs (no direct Bureau submission); programs retain records 2 cycles; skills competency portfolios for initial education (not recert).

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Louisiana

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

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

59

Medical

~58 hrs

39

Trauma

~39 hrs

37

Operations

~35 hrs

20

Cardiology

~19 hrs

18

Airway

~18 hrs

Universal Mandates (All States)

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana EMS providers renew every 2 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. Louisiana 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.
NCCP national topics; local/state component (e.g., EMS legal/ethics, patient advocacy, protocols like stroke/STEMI/trauma, disaster planning per LCCR matrix)

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 Louisiana

All our courses are CAPCE-accredited and meet Louisiana's CE requirements. Get unlimited access with an annual subscription.