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Michigan EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Michigan for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of EMS and Systems of Care.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR153 years
EMT303 years
AEMT363 years
Paramedic453 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

Pediatrics (1-5 credits depending on level/subtopic, all levels), Emergency Preparedness (1 credit, all levels), CPR/BLS (2 credits, all levels); categories prescribed triennially

Accepted CE Providers

Michigan approved CE programs; some require prior Department approval (e.g., certain board-approved programs, academic credits)

Important Notes

CPR/BLS certification (hands-on, not fully online); up to 2 clinical credits; higher-level course completion awards lower-level CE; prior approval for some CE (e.g., other boards, academic); skills/practical for some (e.g., peds meds); retain records 1 year post-expiration

Special State Requirements

CPR/BLS certification (hands-on, not fully online); up to 2 clinical credits; higher-level course completion awards lower-level CE; prior approval for some CE (e.g., other boards, academic); skills/practical for some (e.g., peds meds); retain records 1 year post-expiration

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Michigan

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

15 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

30 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

36 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

45 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)

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

Michigan 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

2-3 hrs/renewalhoursEvery renewalLARA Rule R 338.7004

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of EMS and Systems of Care

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan EMS providers renew every 3 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 15 hours EMT: 30 hours AEMT: 36 hours Paramedic: 45 hours
Yes. Michigan accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Required for initial certification only. Not needed for renewal.
Pediatrics (airway, assessment, medical, trauma; medication admin for AEMT/Paramedic), Emergency Preparedness (min 1 hr all levels), CPR/BLS; distributed across Preparatory, Airway/Ventilation, Patient Assessment, Medical, Trauma, Operations, Special Considerations

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 Michigan

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