Florida
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMTs & Paramedics
Impact EMS training offers 100% online continuing education designed to help EMS professionals meet Florida license renewal requirements.
Florida certification and National Registry certification are separate credentials. Maintaining National Registry certification does not replace the requirement to maintain an active Florida EMT or Paramedic certificate in order to practice in the state.
In Florida, EMS certification is regulated by the Florida Department of Health. Florida EMT and Paramedic certificates are renewed every two-years. Continuing education is tracked through CE Broker, and certification renewal is completed through the Florida Department of Health’s online licensing system.
Requirements can change, so providers should verify current renewal requirements with the Florida Department of Health, and while maintaining National Registry certification, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Florida EMT Recertification
Nationally Registered EMTs renew their NREMT certification every two years. Under the 2025 National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), EMTs must complete 40 total continuing education hours divided among National, Local/State, and Individual components. Florida also has its own requirements for renewal of a Florida EMT certificate.
NREMT Requirements
NREMT EMT recertification requires 40 total continuing education hours:
National Component: 20 hours
- Airway: 4 hours
- Cardiology: 5 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 6 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- At least 10% (2 hours) must address pediatric content
Local/State Component: 10 hours
- These 10 hours may include education required by the state, region, or local EMS agency. If no specific topics are assigned, qualifying EMS education directly related to patient care may be used.
Individual Component: 10 hours
- These 10 hours are flexible and may consist of qualifying EMS education directly related to patient care.
All education applied toward National Registry recertification must meet NREMT eligibility and be directly related to EMS patient care.
State Requirements
Florida EMTs must renew their state certification every 2 years. The current renewal cycle ends December 1, 2026.
For Florida renewal, EMTs must complete:
- 30-hour refresher course
- At least 2 hours in pediatric emergencies within the 30-hour refresher
- Current CPR certification
Continuing education is tracked through CE broker. Florida Department of Health-approved continuing education providers, such as Impact EMS Training, report course completion to CE Broker to document continuing education for state renewal.
First-time Florida EMT renewals are exempt from the continuing education requirement, but providers must still maintain current CPR certification.
National Registry certification and Florida certification are separate. EMTs practicing in Florida must maintain the appropriate active Florida certification.
Suggested Refresher Course
EMT Refresher for Florida Providers – 30 hours
- Meets Florida EMT continuing education requirements
- Includes the required 2 hours of pediatric emergency education
- 30 CAPCE-accredited, CE Broker-approved CEUs
- 100% online and self-paced
- CEUs automatically sync to CAPCE and are reported monthly to CE broker
- CEUs can also be applied toward NREMT recertification
National Registry & State of Florida Recertification Resources for EMTs
Florida Paramedic Recertification
Nationally Registered Paramedics renew their NREMT certification every two years. Under the 2025 National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), Paramedics must complete 60 total continuing education hours, divided among the National, Local/State, and Individual components. Florida also has its own requirements for renewal of a Florida paramedic certificate.
NREMT Requirements
NREMT Paramedic recertification requires 60 total continuing education hours:
National Component: 30 hours
- Airway: 6 hours
- Cardiology: 7 hours
- Trauma: 5 hours
- Medical: 8 hours
- Operations: 4 hours
- At least 10% (3 hours) must address pediatric content.
Local/State Component: 15 hours
- These 15 hours may include education required by the state, region, or local EMS agency. If no specific topics are assigned, qualifying EMS education directly related to patient care may be used.
Individual Component: 15 hours
- These 15 hours are flexible and may consist of qualifying EMS education directly related to patient care.
All education applied toward National Registry certification must meet NREMT eligibility requirements and be directly related to EMS patient care.
State Requirements
Florida Paramedics must renew their state certification every two years. The current renewal cycle ends December 1, 2026.
For Florida renewal, paramedics must complete:
- 30-hour paramedic refresher course
- At least 2 hours in pediatric emergencies as part of the 30-hour refresher
- Current ACLS certification from an approved provider
- Completed renewal application
- Required renewal fees
Continuing education is tracked through CE Broker. Florida Department of Health-approved continuing education providers, such as Impact EMS Training, report course completion to CE Broker to document continuing education for state renewal.
First-time Florida Paramedic renewals are exempt from the continuing education requirement, but providers must still maintain current ACLS certification.
National Registry certification and Florida certification are separate credentials. Paramedics practicing in Florida must maintain an active Florida Paramedic certification.
Suggested Refresher Course
Paramedic Refresher for Florida Providers – 30 hours
- Meets Florida’s 30-hour Paramedic refresher requirement
- Includes the required 3 hours of pediatric emergency education
- 30 CAPCE-accredited, CE Broker-approved CEUs
- 100% online and self-paced
- CEUs automatically sync to CAPCE and are reported to CE Broker
- CEUs can be applied toward NREMT recertification
National Registry & State of Florida Recertification Resources for Paramedics
*This page was updated on August 13, 2026*
Always verify renewal requirements with the Florida Department of Health Bureau of EMS and the National Registry (NREMT), as policies are subject to change.
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.
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.
