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New York EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in New York for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR253 years
EMT453 years
AEMT503 years
Paramedic603 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

5 hours: Mental Health of EMS Provider (1h), Patient Lifting and Moving (1h), Safe Transport of Pediatric Patients (1h), Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (2h) - applies to all levels per forms

Accepted CE Providers

NYSDOH BEMS CME Program (agency-based)

Important Notes

Skills verification (patient assessment, airway, cardiac arrest, hemorrhage/splinting, etc. per level); CPR/ACLS/PALS current cards; continuous practice; medical director/CIC verification; apply 45 days to 9 months prior to expiration EMR: 15h refresher + 5h additional + 5h mandatory. EMT: 20h refresher + 20h additional + 5h mandatory.

Special State Requirements

Skills verification (patient assessment, airway, cardiac arrest, hemorrhage/splinting, etc. per level); CPR/ACLS/PALS current cards; continuous practice; medical director/CIC verification; apply 45 days to 9 months prior to expiration

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for New York

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

25 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

45 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

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Mandated Topics

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Covered by Axene

State-Specific Mandated Topics

Infection Control / Barrier Precautions

5004 Infection Control
Covered

Universal Mandates (All States)

10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)

Varies by level

7001 Pediatric Respiratory A&P7002 Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies7003 Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Covered

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

New York 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.

LGBTQIA+ cultural competency training

VarieshoursEvery 2 yearsPublic Health Law § 2803-c-2 (2022)

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

New York EMS providers renew every 3 years (cert expires 37 months from exam month per 10 NYCRR 800.17). Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40-45 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. New York accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
No. NREMT is not required in New York.
Core content: preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical (cardiac, respiratory, trauma, peds, etc.), operations; skills verification; CPR

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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