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Minnesota EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Minnesota for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR162 years
EMT402 years
AEMT502 years
Paramedic602 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

National NCCP categories (Airway, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Operations; 10% pediatric); CPR (EMR/EMT/AEMT), ACLS (Paramedic); no additional state mandates

Accepted CE Providers

OEMS-approved programs; US DOT standards; medical director approval

Important Notes

Practical skills test (EMT); medical director approval for CE; annual skills verification by MD for ambulance roster; NREMT transcript for dual cert State-only path available: EMR refresher, EMT 48h or refresher+skills, AEMT/Paramedic 48h CE.

Special State Requirements

Practical skills test (EMT); medical director approval for CE; annual skills verification by MD for ambulance roster; NREMT transcript for dual cert

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Minnesota

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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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

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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

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Minnesota EMS providers renew every 2 years (EMR: Oct 31 even/odd years; EMT/AEMT/Paramedic: Mar 31 even/odd years). Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. Minnesota accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
No. NREMT is not required in Minnesota.
NCCP components: national core (airway, cardiac, trauma, medical, operations), local (agency/state-specific), individual (EMS patient care-related)

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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