Indiana
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
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In Indiana, EMS certification is regulated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS). Indiana is a state-based system, meaning providers must maintain an active Indiana certification to practice. National Registry (NREMT) certification may be used to support renewal but is not required for state licensure.
Indiana EMS certifications operate on a two-year renewal cycle, based on the provider’s certification date. Renewals are completed through the Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal (Acadis).
Because requirements can change, EMS professionals should always verify renewal requirements with IDHS and the National Registry.
Indiana EMR Recertification
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) in Indiana must meet state renewal requirements.
Providers may choose to maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification or renew through the state’s continuing education process. While NREMT certification is not required for Indiana licensure, it can be used to meet renewal requirements.
Completing continuing education is the most direct and commonly used way to renew an Indiana EMR certification.
NREMT Requirements
To meet NREMT EMR certification, providers must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years:
- National Component: 8 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation
- Cardiovascular
- Trauma
- Medical
- Operations
- EMS Systems
- Special Populations
- EMS Safety
- Note: The National Registry does not assign fixed hour minimums per topic at the EMR level. Hours may be distributed across topics to meet the total requirements.
- Local/State Component: 4 hours
- Individual Component: 4 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Indiana EMR certification, providers must complete continuing education (CE):
- Total CE Hours: 16 hours every 2 years
Additional Requirements:
- Renewal submitted through the Indiana Acadis Portal
- Providers must maintain an active Indiana certification to practice
Renewal Deadline:
- Indiana EMR certifications expire every two years based on the provider’s individual certification date
Suggested Refresher Course
- 16 Hour EMR Refresher Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- 100% online and self-paced
- Accepted for Indiana EMR renewal when using the continuing education pathway
- Instant certification upon completion
NREMT & State of Indiana 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.
Indiana EMT Recertification
EMTs in Indiana must meet state renewal requirements.
Providers may choose to maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification or renew through the state’s continuing education process. While NREMT certification is not required for Indiana licensure, it can be used to meet renewal requirements.
Completing continuing education is the most direct and commonly used way to renew an Indiana EMT license.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, EMTs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years:
- National Component: 20 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 1.5 hours
- Cardiovascular : 2.5 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 3.5 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- EMS Systems: 1 hour
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 4.5 hours
- Local/State Component: 10 hours
- Individual Component: 10 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Indiana EMT license, providers must complete continuing education (CE):
- Total CE Hours: 40 hours every 2 years
Additional Requirements:
- Renewal is submitted through the Indiana Acadis Portal
- Providers must maintain an active Indiana certification to practice
Renewal Deadline:
- Indiana EMT certifications expire every two years based on the provider’s individual certification date
Suggested Refresher Course
- 40 Hour EMT Refresher Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Indiana EMT license renewal when using the continuing education pathway
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certification upon completion
NREMT & State of Indiana 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.
Indiana AEMT Recertification
AEMTs in Indiana must meet state renewal requirements.
Providers may choose to maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification or renew through the state’s continuing education process. While NREMT certification is not required for Indiana licensure, it can be used to meet renewal requirements.
Completing continuing education is the most direct and commonly used way to renew an Indiana AEMT license.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, AEMTs must complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years:
- National Component: 25 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 2 hours
- Cardiovascular: 3 hours
- Trauma: 3 hours
- Medical: 4 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- EMS Systems: 1.5 hours
- Special Populations: 1.5 hours
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 7 hours
- Local/State Component: 12.5 hours
- Individual Component: 12.5 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Indiana EMT license, providers must complete continuing education (CE):
- Total CE Hours: 50 hours every 2 years
Additional Requirements:
- Renewal completed through the Indiana Acadis Portal
- Providers must maintain an active Indiana certification to practice
Renewal Deadline:
- Indiana AEMT certifications expire every two years based on the provider’s individual certification date
Suggested Refresher Course
- 50 Hour Advanced EMT Refresher Course:
- Meets national registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Indiana AEMT renewal when using the continuing education pathway
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certificate upon completion
NREMT & State of Indiana 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.
Indiana Paramedic Recertification
Paramedics in Indiana must meet state renewal requirements.
Providers may choose to maintain National Registry (NREMT) certification or renew through the state’s continuing education process. While NREMT certification is not required for Indiana licensure, it can be used to meet renewal requirements.
Completing continuing education is the most direct and commonly used way to renew an Indiana paramedic license.
NREMT Requirements
To maintain NREMT certification, paramedics must complete 60 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years:
- National Component: 30 hours
- Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation: 2 hours
- Cardiovascular: 3 hours
- Trauma: 4 hours
- Medical: 5 hours
- Operations: 3 hours
- EMS Systems: 2 hours
- Special Populations: 2 hours
- EMS Safety: 1 hour
- Flexible: 8 hours
- Local/State Component: 15 hours
- Individual Component: 15 hours
State Requirements
To renew an Indiana paramedic license, providers must complete 72 hours of continuing education, requiring the following content:
- Section I: 48 hours through a paramedic refresher course or equivalent approved continuing education
- Airway, Breathing, & Cardiology: 16 hours
- Obstetrics & Pediatrics: 16 hours
- Medical Emergencies: 8 hours
- Trauma: 6 hours
- Operations: 2 hours
- Section II: 24 hours
- 24 hours of EMS-related continuing education
- At least 12 hours must be audit and review activities
Additional Requirements:
- Renewal submitted through the Indiana Acadis Portal
- Providers must maintain an active Indiana certification to practice
Renewal Deadline:
- Indiana paramedic certifications expire every two years based on the provider’s individual certification date
Suggested Refresher Course
- 60 Hour Paramedic Refresher Course
- Meets National Registry NCCP requirements
- Accepted for Indiana paramedic license renewal when using the continuing education pathway
- 100% online and self-paced
- Instant certification upon completion
NREMT & State of Indiana Paramedic Continuing Education Resources
*This information was updated on May 4, 2026.*
Always reference the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the National Registry (NREMT) for renewal requirements, as policies are subject to change.
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.