✗ CAPCE — Special Approval Required3-Year Cycle

State approval system required; CAPCE providers must apply for NJ-specific approval

⚠ Axene covers most requirements — see gaps below

New Jersey EMS Recertification Requirements

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

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

Level	CE Hours	Cycle
EMR	N/A	3 years
EMT	48	3 years
AEMT	N/A	3 years
Paramedic	48	3 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

EMT: 2 hours each from 12 core sessions (US DOT EMT-Refresher topics) or Core 13 program; no additional state-specific (e.g., no jurisprudence, human trafficking)

Accepted CE Providers

OEMS-approved CE programs via certified training agencies; applications submitted to OEMS 30+ days prior ([N.J.A.C. 8:40A](https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/documents/reg-enforcement/njac840ar.pdf), [N.J.A.C. 8:41A](https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/documents/reg-enforcement/njac841ar.pdf))

Important Notes

OEMS-approved core refresher (A/B/C classes typical); skills verification in Core 12 (1:6 ratio); no credit carryover; submit NJ CEU form to OEMS EMR and AEMT hours not specified by state.

Special State Requirements

OEMS-approved core refresher (A/B/C classes typical); skills verification in Core 12 (1:6 ratio); no credit carryover; submit NJ CEU form to OEMS

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for New Jersey

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

Level	Required	Axene Hrs	Scope	Status
EMR	16 hrs	76.5 hrs	BLS	✓ SURPLUS
EMT	48 hrs	76.5 hrs	BLS	✓ SURPLUS
AEMT	50 hrs	167.5 hrs	ALL	✓ SURPLUS
Paramedic	48 hrs	167.5 hrs	ALL	✓ SURPLUS

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

48 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

50 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

48 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

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

New Jersey 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.

LGBTQI & HIV+ cultural competency

BiennialhoursEvery 2 yearsNJ LGBTQI & HIV+ LTC Bill of Rights

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey EMS providers renew every EMT: 3 years; Paramedic: 2 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 24 hours EMT: 48 hours AEMT: 60 hours Paramedic: 48 hours

No. New Jersey does not accept CAPCE courses directly. Use state-approved CE providers.

Varies by certification level. Check with your state EMS office.

EMT: 12 core topics (2 hrs each) per DOT curriculum (e.g., airway, trauma, medical, peds, cardio, ops); Paramedic: Airway/ventilation, cardiovascular, medical, trauma, peds (8 hrs PALS), operations/other

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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