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Maine EMS Recertification Requirements

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

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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

NCCP categories (ARV, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Operations/Prep); must complete current protocol update; no other state-specific mandates like jurisprudence, opioids, etc.; OB/Pediatrics and skills integrated into categories

Accepted CE Providers

Maine EMS, regional offices, or approved training centers per Rules Ch. 8 §2; out-of-state EMS office approved accepted

Important Notes

Skills psychomotor hours via live in-person education (integrated into totals); proof of current standardized courses (CPR/ACLS etc.) if used; audit possible; 90-day grace period post-expiration; NREMT optional for renewal

Special State Requirements

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Maine

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

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

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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Maine Emergency Medical Services (Department of Public Safety)

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

No. NREMT is not required in Maine.

National: Airway/Respiration/Ventilation, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Operations (specific hours per level per NCCP)

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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