Alabama
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
Impact EMS Training offers 100% online continuing education designed to help EMS professionals meet Alabama EMT CE requirements and maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification, which is required for Alabama EMS license renewal.
In Alabama, EMS certification is regulated by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Office of EMS. Alabama requires all EMS providers to maintain current National Registry (NREMT) certification in order to renew and maintain an active state license. Continuing education is used to maintain National Registry certification, which is required for Alabama license renewal.
Alabama EMS licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle. Licenses expire every two years on December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewals are completed through the Alabama OEMS License Management System.
Because requirements can change, EMS professionals should always verify renewal requirements with both the National Registry (NREMT) and the Alabama Office of EMS (OEMS).
Alabama EMR Recertification
EMTs in Alabama must maintain current National Registry (NREMT) certification to renew their state license. NREMT recertification requires completion of continuing education through the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP).
Completing continuing education is the most direct way to maintain NREMT certification and meet Alabama EMT license renewal requirements.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT EMR certification, providers must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years, including:
- National Component: 8 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation
- Cardiovascular
- Trauma
- Medical
- Operations
- EMS Systems
- Special Populations
- EMS Safety
- Note: The National Registry does not assign fixed hour minimums per topic at the EMR level. Hours may be distributed across topics to meet the total requirements.
- Local/State Component: 4 hours
- Individual Component: 4 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Alabama EMR certification, providers must:
- Maintain current NREMT certification
- Complete all continuing education required by the National Registry (NCCP model)
- Submit renewal through the Alabama OEMS License Management System
- Additional state or agency requirements may apply
Renewal Deadline:
- December 31 of even-numbered years
Suggested Refresher Courses
- 16 hour EMR Refresher Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP Requirements
- Helps maintain NREMT certification for Alabama renewal
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
NREMT & State of Alabama EMR Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification levels: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
Alabama EMT Recertification
EMTs in Alabama must maintain current National Registry (NREMT) certification to renew their state license. NREMT recertification requires completion of continuing education through the NCCP model.
Completing continuing education is the most direct way to maintain NREMT certification and meet Alabama EMT license renewal requirements.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, EMTs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including:
- National Component: 20 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 1.5 hours
- Cardiovascular: 2.5 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 3.5 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- EMS Systems: 1 hour
- Special Populations: 1 hour
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 4.5 hours
- Local/State Component: 10 hours
- Individual Component: 10 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Alabama EMT license, providers must:
- Maintain current NREMT certification
- Complete all continuing education required by the National Registry (NCCP model)
- Submit renewal through the Alabama OEMS License Management System
- Providers must meet any additional state or agency requirements
Renewal Deadline:
- December 31 of even-numbered years
Suggested Refresher Course
- 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- Meets all NCCP requirements
- Helps maintain NREMT certification for Alabama renewal
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
NREMT & State of Alabama EMT Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification levels: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
Alabama AEMT Recertification
AEMTs in Alabama must maintain current National Registry (NREMT) certification to renew their state license. NREMT recertification requires completion of continuing education through the NCCP model.
Completing continuing education is the most direct way to maintain NREMT certification and meet Alabama AEMT license renewal requirements.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, AEMTs must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years:
- National Component: 25 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 2 hours
- Cardiovascular: 3 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 4 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- EMS Systems: 1.5 hours
- Special Populations: 1.5 hours
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 7 hours
- Local/State Component: 12.5 hours
- Individual Component: 12.5 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Alabama AEMT license, providers must:
- Maintain current NREMT certification
- Complete all continuing education required by the National Registry (NCCP model)
- Submit renewal through the Alabama OEMS License Management System
- Providers must meet any additional state or agency requirements
Renewal Deadline:
- December 31 of even-numbered years
Suggested Refresher Course
- 50 Hour AEMT Recertification Course
- Meets NCCP requirements
- Helps maintain NREMT certification for Alabama renewal
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
NREMT & State of Alabama AEMT Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification levels: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
Alabama Paramedic Recertification
Paramedics in Alabama must maintain current National Registry (NREMT) certification to renew their state license. NREMT recertification requires completion of continuing education through the NCCP model.
Completing continuing education is the most direct way to maintain NREMT certification and meet Alabama paramedic license renewal requirements.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, paramedics must complete 60 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including:
- National Component: 30 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 2 hours
- Cardiovascular: 3 hours
- Trauma: 4 hours
- Medical: 5 hours
- Operations: 3 hours
- EMS Systems: 2 hours
- Special Populations: 2 hours
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 8 hours
- Local/State Component: 15 hours
- Individual Component: 15 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Alabama paramedic license, providers must:
- Maintain current NREMT certification
- Complete all continuing education required by the National Registry (NCCP model)
- Submit renewal through the Alabama OEMS license management system
Renewal Deadline:
- December 31 of even-numbered years
Suggested Refresher Course
- 60 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Helps maintain NREMT certification for Alabama renewal
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
NREMT & State of Alabama Paramedic Resources
*This information was updated on May 4, 2026.*
Always verify renewal requirements with the National Registry (NREMT) and the Alabama Office of EMS (OEMS), since policies are subject to change.
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification levels: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.