Arizona
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
Arizona follows NREMT recertification requirements for all provider levels. Providers must maintain a current NREMT certification to renew their Arizona certification.
Providers renewing through the National Registry must complete the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), which includes National, Local/State, and Individual education components.
Always verify your specific requirements with your agency and the National Registry.
Please see below for information on recertification requirements associated with your provider level:
EMR Recertification in Arizona
Nationally Registered EMRs are required to renew their certification every two years by September 30th of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirements
- National Component: 8 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 1.5 hours
- Cardiology: 2 hours
- Trauma: 1 hour
- Medical: 2.5 hours
- Operations: 1 hour
- Local/State Component: 4 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- Individual Component: 4 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- New to 2025 NCCP Guidelines, 10% of the 16 total required hours must focus on pediatric topics. EMRs need 1.6 hours specific to pediatric education.
Total: 16 hours
Suggested Refresher Courses
- 16-Hour EMR Refresher
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Arizona recertification
- Includes required pediatric education
- CAPCE-accredited
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
State of Arizona & NREMT Continuing Education Resources for EMRs
EMT Recertification in Arizona
Nationally Registered EMTs are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirements
- National Component: 20 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 4 hours
- Cardiology: 5 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 6 hours
- EMS Operations: 2 hours
- Local/State Component: 10 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- Individual Component: 10 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the 40 total required hours must focus on pediatric topics. EMTs need 4 hours of pediatric-specific continuing education.
Total: 40 hours
Suggested Refresher Course
- 40-Hour EMT Refresher Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Arizona recertification
- Includes required pediatric education
- CAPCE-accredited
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
State of Arizona & NREMT Continuing Education Resources for EMTs
AEMT Recertification in Arizona
Nationally Registered AEMTs are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31 of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirements
- National Component: 25 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 5 hours
- Cardiology: 6 hours
- Trauma: 4 hours
- Medical: 7 hours
- EMS Operations: 3 hours
- Local/State Component: 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- Individual Component: 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- New to 2025 NCCP Guidelines, 10% of the 50 total required hours must focus on pediatric topics. AEMTs need 5 hours of pediatric-specific continuing education.
Total: 50 hours
Suggested Refresher Course
- 50-Hour AEMT Refresher
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Arizona recertification
- Includes required pediatric education
- CAPCE-accredited
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
State of Arizona & NREMT Continuing Education Resources for AEMTs
Paramedic Recertification in Arizona
Nationally Registered Paramedics are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirements
- National Component: 30 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 6 hours
- Cardiology: 7 hours
- Trauma: 5 hours
- Medical: 8 hours
- EMS Operations: 4 hours
- Local/State Component: 15 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- Individual Component: 15 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the 60 total required hours must focus on pediatric topics. Paramedics need 6 hours of pediatric-specific continuing education.
Total: 60 hours
Suggested Refresher Course
- 60-Hour Paramedic Refresher
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Arizona recertification
- Includes required pediatric education
- CAPCE-accredited
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
State of Arizona & NREMT Continuing Education Resources for Paramedics
*This page was updated on June 3, 2026.*
Always verify renewal requirements with the National Registry (NREMT).
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.
