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Ohio EMS Recertification Requirements
Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Ohio for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services (administrative arm of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services).
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Continuing Education Hours by Level
| Level | CE Hours | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| EMR | 15 | 3 years |
| EMT | 40 | 3 years |
| AEMT | 60 | 3 years |
| Paramedic | 75 | 3 years |
Topic Distribution Requirements
All levels: dementia (1 hr/full cycle), pediatric/geriatric/trauma (varying hrs), Rescue Task Force Awareness (one-time if not in initial training); Paramedic: cardiac (6 hrs); EMR specifics: assessment, CPR, etc. (1 hr each); per Ohio EMS CE page, OAC 4765-17-02
Accepted CE Providers
Ohio-approved CE programs (certificate of approval issued by the Board); state-specific trainings like Rescue Task Force Awareness (one-time), Dementia training
Important Notes
Option for exam in lieu of CE, refresher course, medical director verified core skills (paramedic), FEMA NIMS/IS-100/700 for initial; records self-maintained; online 'test-only' not accepted Ohio EMS
Special State Requirements
Option for exam in lieu of CE, refresher course, medical director verified core skills (paramedic), FEMA NIMS/IS-100/700 for initial; records self-maintained; online 'test-only' not accepted Ohio EMS
Axene Coverage Report
CE coverage analysis for Ohio
Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage
| Level | Required | Axene Hrs | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMR | 15 hrs | 79.5 hrs | BLS | ✓ SURPLUS |
| EMT | 40 hrs | 79.5 hrs | BLS | ✓ SURPLUS |
| AEMT | 60 hrs | 172.5 hrs | ALL | ✓ SURPLUS |
| Paramedic | 75 hrs | 172.5 hrs | ALL | ✓ SURPLUS |
EMR
15 hrs required · BLS
79.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSEMT
40 hrs required · BLS
79.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSAEMT
60 hrs required · ALL
172.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSParamedic
75 hrs required · ALL
172.5 hrs
✓ SURPLUSBLS scope: 83 courses / 79.5 hrs. ALL scope: 178 courses / 172.5 hrs.
Axene Course Library
62
Medical
~61 hrs
39
Trauma
~39 hrs
37
Operations
~35 hrs
20
Airway
~20 hrs
20
Cardiology
~19 hrs
Universal Mandates For National Registry
10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)
Varies by level
Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026
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Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services (administrative arm of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services)
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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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