Georgia
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
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Beginning with the 2027–2029 license cycle, Georgia has updated continuing education requirements for EMTs, EMT-Is, AEMTs, and Paramedics renewing licenses that expire March 31, 2029.
Please see below for Georgia license renewal and NREMT recertification requirements associated with your provider level. Requirements may differ, so be sure to review both sections that apply to you.
Georgia EMR Recertification
The EMR National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 16 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 EMRs (NREMR) are required to renew their certification every two years.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires EMRs to complete 8 hours of approved continuing education.
- 3 Hours of Medical
- 2.5 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 1 Hour of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 1 Hour of Operations
- 0.5 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 4 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 4 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 4 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
16-Hour NCCP Online EMR Recertification Course
- Includes all 16 hours required for NREMT EMR recertification
- Covers the National, State/Local, and Individual NCCP components
- 100% online and self-paced
- CAPCE-accredited continuing education
NREMT & State of Georgia EMR Continuing Education 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 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.
Georgia EMT Recertification
Georgia EMTs may have separate requirements for maintaining their Georgia EMS license and National Registry certification. Beginning with the 2027–2029 license cycle, Georgia EMTs must complete 40 hours of continuing education, including minimum hours in required topic areas, to renew licenses expiring March 31, 2029.
Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years. The NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires 40 hours of continuing education across national, state/local, and individual components.
Georgia Licensure Requirements
For licenses expiring March 31, 2029, Georgia EMTs must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education, including:
- Airway, Respiration, &
- Ventilation: 4 hours
- Cardiovascular: 5 hours
- Medical/Stroke: 6 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- Pediatric: 8 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Maintain BLS certification from a Department-approved sponsor
- Up to 4 hours of BLS recertification may count toward required CE and should be reported under the Cardiovascular topic area.
- Continuing education must be approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health or accredited by CAPCE. Courses approved by another State Office of EMS are reviewed for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires EMTs to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education.
- 6 Hours of Medical
- 6 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 5 Hours of Operations
- 1.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 1.5 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 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 10 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 10 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
40-Hour Online NCCP EMT Recertification Course
- Includes all 40 hours required for NREMT EMT recertification
- Covers the National, State/Local, and Individual NCCP components
- 100% online and self-paced
- CAPCE-accredited continuing education
NREMT & State of Georgia EMT Continuing Education 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 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.
Georgia AEMT Recertification
Georgia AEMTs may have separate requirements for maintaining their Georgia EMS license and National Registry certification. Beginning with the 2027–2029 license cycle, Georgia AEMTs must complete 50 hours of continuing education, including minimum hours in required topic areas, to renew licenses expiring March 31, 2029.
Nationally Registered AEMTs (NRAEMT) are required to renew their certification every two years. The NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires 50 hours of continuing education across national, state/local, and individual components.
Georgia Licensure Requirements
For licenses expiring March 31, 2029, Georgia AEMTs must complete a minimum of 50 hours of continuing education, including:
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 5 hours
- Cardiovascular: 6 hours
- Medical/Stroke: 7 hours
- Operations: 3 hours
- Pediatric: 8 hours
- Trauma: 4 hours
- Maintain BLS certification from a Department-approved sponsor
- Up to 4 hours of BLS recertification may count toward required CE and should be reported under the Cardiovascular topic area.
- Continuing education must be approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health or accredited by CAPCE. Courses approved by another State Office of EMS are reviewed for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires AEMTs to complete 25 hours of approved continuing education.
- 7.5 Hours of Medical
- 7 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 5 Hours of Operations
- 3 Hours of Trauma
- 2.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- The State Component requires 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 12.5 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
50-Hour Online NCCP AEMT Recertification Course
- Includes all 50 hours required for NREMT AEMT recertification
- Covers the National, State/Local, and Individual NCCP components
- 100% online and self-paced
- CAPCE-accredited continuing education
NREMT & State of Georgia AEMT Continuing Education 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 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.
Georgia Paramedic Recertification
Georgia Paramedics may have separate requirements for maintaining their Georgia EMS license and National Registry certification. Beginning with the 2027–2029 license cycle, Georgia Paramedics must complete 60 hours of continuing education, including minimum hours in required topic areas, to renew licenses expiring March 31, 2029.
Nationally Registered Paramedics (NRP) are required to renew their certification every two years. The NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires 60 hours of continuing education across national, state/local, and individual components.
Georgia Licensure Requirements
For licenses expiring March 31, 2029, Georgia Paramedics must complete a minimum of 60 hours of continuing education, including:
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 6 hours
- Cardiovascular: 7 hours
- Medical/Stroke: 8 hours
- Operations: 4 hours
- Pediatric: 8 hours
- Trauma: 5 hours
- Maintain BLS certification from a Department-approved sponsor
- Maintain ACLS certification from a Department-approved sponsor
- Up to 4 hours of BLS and 6 hours of ACLS recertification may count toward required CE and should be reported under the Cardiovascular topic area.
- Paramedics with a Critical Care endorsement must maintain NREMT Paramedic certification and IBSC or BCEN board certification.
- Continuing education must be approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health or accredited by CAPCE. Courses approved by another State Office of EMS are reviewed for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires Paramedics to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education.
- 8.5 Hours of Medical
- 8.5 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 6.5 Hours of Operations
- 3.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 3 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 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 15 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 15 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
60-Hour Online NCCP Paramedic Recertification Course
- Includes all 60 hours required for NREMT Paramedic recertification
- Covers the National, State/Local, and Individual NCCP components
- 100% online and self-paced
- CAPCE-accredited continuing education
NREMT & State of Georgia Paramedic Continuing Education Resources
*This page was last updated in October 2026 based on information available from the Georgia Department of Public Health and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). EMS licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Georgia Department of Public Health, NREMT, and any other applicable licensing or certifying authority before completing continuing education or submitting a renewal application.*
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.