Florida
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
Florida utilizes CE Broker for EMS recertification.
Our Florida-approved courses can also be located on CE Broker.
Please see below for information on state specific requirements associated with your provider level:
Florida EMT Recertification
The state of Florida requires a total of thirty (30) hours of continuing education to recertify your EMT certification.
Must complete two (2) hours in pediatric emergencies within those thirty (30) hours of continuing education. Providers are also required to show proof of valid CPR certification.
Florida state-certified EMT’s are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on December 1st of their expiration year.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & FL Certified: 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- FL Only Certified: 30 Hour FL Approved EMT Recertification Course
State of Florida EMT Resources
NREMT EMT Recertification
The EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 40 hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years.
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.
- EMT’s need four (4) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & FL Certified: 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- FL Only Certified: 30 Hour FL Approved EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Florida Paramedic Recertification
The state of Florida requires a total of thirty (30) hours of continuing education to recertify your Paramedic certification.
Must complete two (2) hours in pediatric emergencies within those thirty (30) hours of continuing education. Providers are also required to show proof of valid ACLS certification.
Florida state-certified Paramedics are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on December 1st of their expiration year.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & FL Certified: 60 Hour Paramedic Recertification Course
- FL Only Certified: 30 Hour FL Approved Paramedic Recertification Course
State of Florida EMT Resources
NREMT Paramedic Recertification
The Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of sixty (60) hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered Paramedics are required to renew their certification every two years on March 31st of your expiration year.
NREMT Requirement = 60 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires Paramedics to complete thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education.
- Six (6) Hours of Airway/Respiration/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 fifteen (15) 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.
- Paramedic’s need six (6) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & FL Certified: 60 Hour Paramedic Recertification Course
- FL Only Certified: 30 Hour FL Approved Paramedic Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Page last updated: October 23, 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.
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