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Oregon EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Oregon for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Oregon Health Authority, Emergency Medical Services Program.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR122 years
EMT242 years
AEMT362 years
Paramedic482 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

Per Appendix 1 (2-yr cycle): Trauma, Medical, Pediatric/OB, Airway/Breathing/Cardiology, Culture/Race/Gender/Ethnicity (1hr EMR, 2hr others), Misc EMS topics. CPR BLS w/skills. No other state-specific like opioids/human trafficking found. OAR 333-265-0110.

Accepted CE Providers

OHA per OAR 333-265-0110 Appendix 1; agency MD/training officer for self-study

Important Notes

Clinical skills competency hands-on eval at least once/cycle by EMS medical director/designee (airway mgmt, cardiac arrest, splinting, vascular access per level). Max 50% per topic from self-study/non-CAPCE or skills examiner. CPR practical skills. Affiliated providers only.

Special State Requirements

Clinical skills competency hands-on eval at least once/cycle by EMS medical director/designee (airway mgmt, cardiac arrest, splinting, vascular access per level). Max 50% per topic from self-study/non-CAPCE or skills examiner. CPR practical skills. Affiliated providers only.

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Oregon

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

12 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

24 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

AEMT

36 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

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

Diversity, Equity & Cultural Competency CE RequirementsNot Covered

Oregon 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.

Cultural competency CE (explicitly includes LGBTQ+)

1+ hr/renewalhoursEvery renewalHB 2011 (2019), ORS 413.450

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon EMS providers renew every 2 years (EMR even years June 30; others odd years). Required CE hours: EMR: 12 hours EMT: 24 hours AEMT: 36 hours Paramedic: 48 hours
Yes. Oregon accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
No. NREMT is not required in Oregon.
Per Appendix 1 (National EMS Education Standards topics: e.g., airway, medical, trauma, pediatrics, operations; exact hrs not retrieved)

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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