Alaska
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
Alaska follows NCCP guidelines.
Beginning April 2025 AK requires a one-time completion of a four (4) hour traffic incident management responder training through the National Highway Institute for all initial licenses and recertifications.
Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your provider level:
Alaska EMT Recertification
The state of Alaska currently follows NREMT recertification requirements:
Alaska EMT-1s are required to renew their certification every two (2) years by December 31st of their expiration year.
Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two (2) years by March 31st of their expiration year.
Alaska & NREMT Requirement = 40 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires EMTs to complete twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education.
- Four (4) hours of Airway/Respiratory/Ventilation
- Five (5) hours of Cardiac
- Three (3) hours of Trauma
- Six (6) hours of Medical
- Two (2) hours of Operations
- State Component requires ten (10) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the hours match the individual component requirements.
- Individual Component requires ten (10) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the forty (40) total required hours must focus on pediatric topics.
- EMTs need four (4) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & AK Certified: 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT & State of Alaska EMT Continuing Education Resources
Alaska EMT-2, EMT-3, and AEMT Recertification
Alaska EMT-2, EMT-3, AEMTs & Nationally Registered AEMTs are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirement = 50 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires EMTs to complete twenty-five (25) hours of approved continuing education.
- Five (5) hours of Airway/Respiratory/Ventilation
- Six (6) hours of Cardiac
- Four (4) hours of Trauma
- Seven (7) hours of Medical
- Three (3) hours of Operations
- State Component requires twelve and a half (12.5) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the hours match the individual component requirements.
- Individual Component requires ten (10) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the fifty (50) total required hours must focus on pediatric topics.
- AEMTs need five (5) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & AK Certified: 50 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Alaska Paramedic Recertification
Alaska & Nationally Registered paramedics are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirement = 60 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires paramedics to complete sixty (60) hours of approved continuing education.
- Six (6) hours of Airway/Respiratory/Ventilation
- Seven (7) hours of Cardiac
- Five (5) hours of Trauma
- Eight (8) hours of Medical
- Four (4) hours of Operations
- State Component requires fifteen (15) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the hours match the individual component requirements.
- Individual Component requires fifteen (15) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the sixty (60) total required hours must focus on pediatric topics.
- Paramedics need six (6) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & AK Certified: 60 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Page last updated: December 1, 2025.
We strive to keep this page as accurate and up to date as possible, especially given the frequent changes to state recertification requirements. If you notice any discrepancies or outdated information, please contact Allyson at moscheraa@impactems.com so we can make the necessary updates.
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 programs: (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.
