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Rhode Island EMS Recertification Requirements

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

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR162 years
EMT402 years
AEMT502 years
Paramedic602 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

NCCP national component topics (Medical, Ops, Trauma, Cardio, Airway); no additional state-specific mandates identified beyond flexible state/local component EMS-related topics

Accepted CE Providers

RI-CCP for legacy pre-2012 EMTs and AEMT-C (details not specified)

Important Notes

Maintain current NREMT cert; skills verification via NREMT; criminal/DUI reporting; background check (initial); pre-employment health screening per RI rules

Special State Requirements

Maintain current NREMT cert; skills verification via NREMT; criminal/DUI reporting; background check (initial); pre-employment health screening per RI rules

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Rhode Island

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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EMT

40 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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AEMT

50 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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Paramedic

60 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

Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Emergency Medical Services

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Rhode Island EMS providers renew every 2 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. Rhode Island accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Yes. Rhode Island requires active NREMT certification. Maintaining NREMT satisfies state CE.
NCCP components: National, Local/State, Individual (specific topics per NREMT NCCP)

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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