Continuing Education Requirements

An EMT is required to have 30 hours of CE's (Continuing Education) plus two hours HIV/AIDS and a current CPR card. EMT's can fulfill their CE requirements through:

• Any of the providers listed at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/demo/ems/TrainTest/FLApprovedTrainCent82007.pdf (pdf - 169kb) or https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_provider_free_srch.asp
• Their employer
• If their Medical Director signs off on a course, it is acceptable to our office

PARAMEDIC

Paramedics are required to have 30 hours of CE's plus 2 hours of HIV/AIDS and a current ACLS card. Paramedics can receive their CE's from:

• Any of the providers listed at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/demo/ems/TrainTest/FLApprovedTrainCent82007.pdf (pdf - 169kb) or https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_provider_free_srch.asp
• Their employer
• If the Medical Director of a licensed EMS provider signs off on a course, it is acceptable to our office

APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY RECEIVED THEIR LICENSES

• If this is an EMT or Paramedic's first renewal, a 2 hour HIV/AIDS update and current CPR card is all that is required.
• Also, according to 64E-2.008(2)(a) The department will accept affirmation of a licensed EMS provider's medical director, or a certificate of completion of refresher training from a department approved Florida approved continuing education provider as proof of compliance with the renewal requirements.