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Pennsylvania EMS Recertification Requirements

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

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR163 years
EMT243 years
AEMT363 years
Paramedic363 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

None beyond scope-of-practice subjects and core as defined in PA Bulletin; CPR biennially

Accepted CE Providers

PA-approved (Train PA, regional EMS councils, Con-Ed by Endorsement)

Important Notes

75% in core/clinical patient care; PA DOH-approved CPR; proration for initial periods; skills competency implied via certification

Special State Requirements

75% in core/clinical patient care; PA DOH-approved CPR; proration for initial periods; skills competency implied via certification

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Pennsylvania

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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EMT

24 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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AEMT

36 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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Paramedic

36 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

Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania EMS providers renew every 3 years (EMR/EMT); 2 years (AEMT/Paramedic). Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 24 hours AEMT: 36 hours Paramedic: 36 hours
Yes. Pennsylvania accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
No. NREMT is not required in Pennsylvania.
75% clinical patient care/core education (specific cores per annual PA Bulletin)

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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