Accepted Education

Accepted Education

You can renew your certification using continuing education. Accepted types of education included but are not limited to state-recognized continuing education for renewal of EMS license, CAPCE-accredited education, college courses, standardized courses, EMS initial education, and most healthcare-related education. 


Education must be patient care-related, EMS-related, and within your scope of practice as an EMS provider. 
 

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