Minnesota
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
Courses not approved by OEMS for Minnesota only licensed providers.
If you’re certified by both NREMT and Minnesota, our CAPCE-accredited courses are accepted by NREMT and qualify for use toward both state and national certification requirements.
Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your provider level:
Minnesota EMR Recertification
The state of Minnesota currently has two renewal options for your EMR certification:
Option 1: MN ONLY – OEMS-approved 24-Hour refresher course (Impact EMS is not an OEMS approved provider)
Option 2: MN + NREMT – NREMT Recertification, 16-hour NCCP
Note: If you are renewing through NREMT, you must first complete your NREMT recertification and ensure your transcript is finalized. Then, log into eLicense and manually transfer the NREMT transcript and supporting documents.
Minnesota state-certified EMR’s are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on October 31st of their expiration year. Providers are also required to show proof of valid CPR certification.
NREMT required across all provider levels in 2036.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & MN Certified: 16 Hour EMR Recertification Course
- MN Only Certified: Do Not Utilize Impact EMS Courses
State of Minnesota EMT Resources
NREMT EMR Recertification
The NREMT EMR 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 EMRs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years by September 30th of their expiration year.
NREMT EMR Requirement = 16 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires EMRs to complete eight (8) hours of approved continuing education.
- One and a half (1.5) hours of Airway/Respiratory/Ventilation
- Two (2) hours of Cardiac
- One (1) hour of Trauma
- Two and a half (2.5) hours of Medical
- One (1) hour of Operations
- State Component requires four (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 hours match the individual component requirements.
- Individual Component requires four (4) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the sixteen (16) total required hours must focus on pediatric topics.
- EMT’s need one point six (1.6) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT Certified: 16 Hour EMR Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Minnesota EMT Recertification
The state of Minnesota currently has four renewal options for your EMT certification:
Option 1: MN + NREMT – NCCP Model, 40 hours
Option 2: MN ONLY – OEMS-approved 24-Hour refresher course (Impact EMS is not an OEMS approved provider)
Option 3: MN ONLY – 48-Hours of EMS-related continuing education
Option 4: MN + NREMT – NREMT Recertification, 40-hour NCCP
Note: If you are renewing through NREMT, you must first complete your NREMT recertification and ensure your transcript is finalized. Then, log into eLicense and manually transfer the NREMT transcript and supporting documents.
Minnesota state-certified EMT’s are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on March 31st of their expiration year. Providers are also required to show proof of valid CPR certification.
NREMT required across all provider levels in 2036.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & MN Certified: 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- MN Only Certified: Do Not Utilize Impact EMS Courses
State of Minnesota 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 Certified: 40 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Minnesota AEMT Recertification
The state of Minnesota currently has three renewal options for your AEMT certification:
Option 1: MN + NREMT – NCCP Model, 50 hours
Option 2: MN ONLY – 48-Hours of EMS-related continuing education
Option 3: MN + NREMT – NREMT Recertification, 50-hour NCCP
Note: If you are renewing through NREMT, you must first complete your NREMT recertification and ensure your transcript is finalized. Then, log into eLicense and manually transfer the NREMT transcript and supporting documents.
Minnesota state-certified EMT’s are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on March 31st of their expiration year. Providers are also required to show proof of valid ACLS certification.
NREMT required across all provider levels in 2036.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & MN Certified: 50 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- MN Only Certified: Do Not Utilize Impact EMS Courses
State of Minnesota EMT Resources
NREMT AEMT Recertification
The NREMT AEMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 50 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 AEMTs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirement = 50 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires EMTs to complete twenty-five (25) hours of approved continuing education.
- Five (5) hours of Airway/Respiratory/Ventilation
- Six (6) hours of Cardiac
- Four (4) hours of Trauma
- Seven (7) hours of Medical
- Three (3) hours of Operations
- State Component requires twelve and a half (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 hours match the individual component requirements.
- Individual Component requires twelve and a half (12.5) hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- New to 2025 NCCP guidelines, 10% of the fifty (50) total required hours must focus on pediatric topics.
- AEMT’s need five (5) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT Certified: 50 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Minnesota Paramedic Recertification
The state of Minnesota currently has three renewal options for your paramedic certification:
Option 1: MN + NREMT – NCCP Model, 60 hours
Option 2: MN ONLY – 48-Hours of EMS-related continuing education
Option 3: MN + NREMT – NREMT Recertification, 60-hour NCCP
Note: If you are renewing through NREMT, you must first complete your NREMT recertification and ensure your transcript is finalized. Then, log into eLicense and manually transfer the NREMT transcript and supporting documents.
Minnesota state-certified EMT’s are required to renew their certification every two years, with certifications expiring on March 31st of their expiration year. Providers are also required to show proof of valid ACLS certification.
NREMT required across all provider levels in 2036.
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT & MN Certified: 60 Hour EMT Recertification Course
- MN Only Certified: Do Not Utilize Impact EMS Courses
State of Minnesota EMT Resources
NREMT Paramedic Recertification
The NREMT Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 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 (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years by March 31st of their expiration year.
NREMT Requirement = 60 CEUs
- The National Component (NCCP) requires paramedics to complete sixty (60) hours of approved continuing education.
- Six (6) hours of Airway/Respiratory/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 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.
- Paramedics need six (6) hours specific to pediatric education
Suggested Refresher Course
- NREMT Certified: 60 Hour EMT Recertification Course
NREMT Resources
Page last updated: October 27, 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.
NREMT
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