Alabama
Alabama Department of Public Health
EMS Division
The RSA Tower, Suite 750
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
334.206.5383
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in Alabama. The State of Alabama follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). HOWEVER, if you are NOT NREMT certified, the State of Alabama dos not recognize online training for continuing education. That is, if you are only Alabama certified you must complete classroom training only.
Alaska
Community Health and Emergency Medical Services Program
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health
410 Willoughby Room 109PO Box 110616
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0616
907.465.2262
website
Content from MedicEd.com is accepted in Alaska. Alaska accepts CECBEMS approved programs for continuing education for EMT recertification. EMTs in Alaska can use up to 24 hours of continuing education through "self-study" which can include CECBEMS approved internet programs. The total number of hours which may be applied towards EMT-I, EMT-II, or EMT-III recertification is limited to 24 per two year certification period.
Arizona
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Arizona Department of Health Services
150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 450
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3150
602.364.3150
website
Content from MedicEd.com is accepted in Arizona. For EMT-B, follow NREMT guidelines & complete 32 hour basic refresher. EMT-P have no limit for online continuing education.
Arkansas
Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems - Bureau of Health Resources
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 38
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867
501.661.2333
website
Arkansas will accept a maximum of 12 hours of the required continuing education through MedicEd.com during each 2 year recertification period.
California
Emergency Medical Services Authority
1930 - 9th Street
Sacramento, California 95814
916.322.4336
website
MedicEd.com is an accredited organization by CECBEMS. CA accepts CEs earned through MedicEd.com for the Paramedic level. All other levels must have courses approved at a county level to be used towards recertification. MedicEd.com's CECBEMS provider number is PMDED7000 - this may be used as CA Provider number on any necessary paperwork.
Colorado
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Emergency Medical Services Division
HF&EMSFD-PCP-A2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
303.692.2980
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in Colorado. The State of Colorado accepts CECBEMS approved continuing education such as MedicEd.com. Follow the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) regarding the accepted amount.
Connecticut
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health, Office of EMS
410 Capital Avenue, MS#12EMS
PO Box 340308
Hartford, Connecticut 06134-0308
860.509.7975
website
MedicEd.com is approved for use in Connecticut. Please note: Check with your local medical director. Currently there is no statewide protocol for online continuing education. At this time, the decision is based on your local medical director. Most medical directors have opted to go with the National Registry guidelines.
Delaware
Delaware Office of EMS
Suite 4-H
655 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
302.739.4710
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in Delaware. The State of Delaware follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
District of Columbia
Emergency Health and Medical Services
D.C. Department of Health
825 North Capitol Street NE Room 4177
Washington DC 20002
202.442.9111
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in DC. The District of Columbia follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Florida
Florida Deptment of Health
Bureau of EMS
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Mail Bin C-18
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1738
850.245.4440
website
Georgia
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Georgia Division of Public Health
The Skyland Center - Lower Level
2600 Skyland Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30319
404.679.0547
website
Hawaii
State Emergency Medical Services System
Hawaii Department of Health
3627 Kilauea Avenue Room 102
Honolulu, HI 96816-2317
808.733.9210
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in Hawaii. The State of Hawaii follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for EMT-Basic and Paramedic.
Idaho
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Department of Health and Welfare
450 W. State Street
Boise, Idaho 83720-0036
208.334.5500
website
Illinois
Division of Emergency Medical Services
Illinois Department of Public Health
525 West Jefferson Street 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62761
217.785.2080
website
MedicEd.com is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Indiana
Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission
State Emergency Management Agency
302 West Washington, Room E239 IGCS
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.233.6545
website
The State of Indiana accepts 100% of online education completed through MedicEd.com.
Iowa
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
800.728.3367
website
Iowa will allow you to complete half of the required continuing education through MedicEd.com. EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-D - 12 hours
EMT-I - 18 hours
EMT-P - 24 hours
Paramedic Specialist - 30 hours
Kansas
Board of Emergency Medical Services
109 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3826
785.296.7296
website
Kansas accepts CEUs that have been approved by CECBEMS. You may obtain 100% of your required continuing education from MedicEd.com.
Kentucky
Emergency Medical Services Branch Department for Health Services
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
502.564.3970
website
MedicEd.com is approved for Kentucky. You may complete up to 50% of required continuing education online.
Louisiana
Emergency Medical Services
Division of Community Health
Office of Public Health
Department of Health and Hospitals
161 Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225.342.4881
website
MedicEd.com is accepted in Louisiana. The State of Louisiana follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Maine
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Department of Public Health
16 Edison Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
207.287.3953
www.state.me.us
The state of Maine accepts CECBEMS approved materials. You can obtain 100% of the required CEUs through MedicEd.com except for Category 3 - BLS Skills and Category 5 - ALS Skills.
Maryland
The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
653 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1536
410.706.5074
www.miemss.org
MedicEd.com is accepted in Maryland. The State of Maryland follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Office of EMS
2 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02129
617.753.8350 fax
www.mass.gov
Recertification Guidelines click here
MedicEd.com is approved independently in the State of Massachusetts. You can complete 100% of your required CEUs and your Refresher program through MedicEd.com.
MA OEMS website to lookup EMT status: click here
(Note: this website may not be up-to-date. You may email OEMS at recert@dph.state.ma.us for an accurate report)
Michigan
Licensing Division, Bureau of Health Services
Mi. Dept. of Consumer and Industry Services
P.O. Box 30670
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517.335.0918
www.michigan.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Michigan. You may complete 100% of continuing education online, however, this may be limited by the state in the future. Please check with MI Licensing Division prior to your recertification date to verify.
Minnesota
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board
2829 University Avenue, SE, Suite 310
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414-3222
612.627.5404
www.emsrb.state.mn.us
MedicEd.com is accepted in Minnesota. The State of Minnesota follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Mississippi
Mississippi State Dept. of Health-Office of Emergency Planning and Response
570 E. Woodrow Wilson Avenue
PO Box 1700
Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700
601.576.7380
www.ems.doh.ms.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Mississippi. The State of Mississippi follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Missouri
Bureau of EMS
Missouri Department of Health
912 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573.751.6356
www.dhss.mo.gov
Montana
Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Section
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620
406.444.3895
www.dphhs.mt.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Montana. The State of Montana follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Nebraska
Nebraska HHSS, EMS Program
301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor
PO Box 95007
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5007
402.471.2299
www.hhs.state.ne.us
MedicEd.com is accepted in Nebraska. EMTs may complete up to 10 hours of distributive learning (online) continuing education hours.
Nevada
Nevada State Health Division
Emergency Medical Services
1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 158
Carson City, Nevada 89706
775.687.3065
health2k.state.nv.us
The State of Nevada will accept a total of 20 hours online in any 2-year period. MedicEd.com is CECBEMS approved.
New Hampshire
State of New Hampshire
Bureau of EMS
10 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03305
603.271.7048
www.nh.gov
In New Hampshire, the categories and amount of continuing education needed for re-registration for each level of EMS Provider is regulated by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). MedicEd.com is accepted by NREMT.
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
Office of Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 360
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360
609.633.7777
www.state.nj.us
New Jersey Emergency Medical Technicians Basics can now complete ALL their elective CEUs online! Volunteer squads may contact us for information on discounted group rates!
NJ EMTs may access the NJ Certification platform by going to: www.njoemscert.com
New Mexico
State of New Mexico IPEMS Bureau
2500 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505.476.7701
nmems.org
New Mexico accepts CECBEMS approved courses. You can receive your CEU requirements through MedicEd.com!
New York
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
New York State Department of Health
433 River Street Suite 303
Troy, NY 12180-2299
518.402.0996
For information on recertification in NY, please go to: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/certification/cmerecert.htm
North Carolina
North Carolina Office of EMS
2707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2707
919.855.3953
facility-services.state.nc.us
North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Health
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0200
701.328.2388
www.health.state.nd.us
North Dakota allows a maximum of 10 total hours of continuing education credits through distance learning programs such as MedicEd.com.
Ohio
Division of Emergency Medical Services
Ohio Division of EMS
1970 West Broad Street
PO Box 182073
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2073
614.387.0648
www.ems.ohio.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Ohio. 100% may be completed online. State of Ohio recognizes Ohio certified EMTs to complete 100% online.
Ohio criteria is as follows:
EMT-Basic: 40 hours of con ed, 6 of which must be pediatric, 2 geriatric 8 trauma;
EMT-Intermediate: 60 hours of con ed, 8 of which must be pediatric, 4 geriatric, 8 trauma;
EMT-Paramedic: 92 hours of con ed, 12 on pediatric, 4 on geriatric, 8 trauma.
Follow NREMT guidelines if not state of Ohio certified.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Department of Health-EMS Division
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73177-1299
405.271.4027
www.health.state.ok.us
Oklahoma will allow one half of the required CEUs to be accomplished by distributed learning which is approved by CECBEMS, such as MedicEd.com. The required continuing education requirements are as follows:
EMT Basics 48 hours,
Intermediates 36 hours, and
Paramedics 24 hours.
Oregon
Emergency Medical Services and Systems
Oregon Health Division
Department of Human Services
Portland State Office Building
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
503.731.4011
oregon.gov
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Health
EMS Office
PO Box 90
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108
717.787.8740
www.dsf.health.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) does not automatically accept courses approved by CECBEMS or through "Distributed Education".
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of EMS
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
401.222.2401
www.health.ri.gov
In Rhode Island, the categories and amount of continuing education needed for re-registration for each level of EMS Provider is regulated by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). MedicEd.com is approved to meet these requirements.
South Carolina
Emergency Medical Services Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
803.545.4269
www.scdhec.net
MedicEd.com is accepted in South Carolina. The State of South Carolina follows the guidelines of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
South Dakota
Emergency Medical Services
South Dakota Department of Health
600 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
605.773.4031
www.state.sd.us
South Dakota EMTs can receive 100% of CEUs through MedicEd.com.
Tennessee
Division of Emergency Medical Services
Tennessee Department of Health
425 Fifth Avenue North, 1st Floor, Room 88
Nashville, TN 37247-0701
615.741.2584
www2.state.tn.us
MedicEd.com is accepted in Tennessee. The State of Tennessee recognizes courses with CECBEMS approval. MedicEd.com is approved by CECBEMS. EMT-B may complete up to 10 hours of continuing education and EMT-P may complete up to 15 hours of continuing education via MedicEd.com.
Texas
Bureau of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Health
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, Texas 78756-3199
512.834.6700
www.tdh.state.tx.us
MedicEd.com is approved in Texas. The State of Texas recognizes material that is CECBEMS approved. MedicEd.com is CECBEMS approved.
Utah
Utah Department of Health-Bureau of EMS
288 North 1460 West
PO Box 142004
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2004
801.538.6287
www.health.state.ut.us
MedicEd.com is accepted in Utah. A total of 25 hours of CECBEMS approved CME may be obtained via MedicEd.com.
Vermont
EMS & Injury Prevention
Division of Health Protection Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry Street, Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
802.863.7310
healthvermont.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Vermont. The state of Vermont follows the National Registry guidelines.
Virginia
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Virginia Department of Health
1538 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
804.864.7600
www.vdh.state.va.us
MedicEd.com is accepted in the State of Virginia. You may complete up to 10 hours continuing education via MedicEd.com. Your online continuing education through MedicEd.com counts towards your Category 3 Multimedia hours.
Washington DC
Emergency Health & Medical Services Administration
64 New York Avenue NE
Washington, Washington DC 20001
202.671.4222
fems.dc.gov
Washington
Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention
Washington Department of Health
P.O. Box 47853
Olympia, WA 98504-7853
www.doh.wa.gov
MedicEd.com is accepted in Washington. The amount of CEUs accepted varies by region. Check with the Medical Program Director in your region.
West Virginia
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Office of Community and Rural Health Services
1411 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301-3013
304.558.0580
www.wvochs.org
The State of West Virginia does NOT currently accept online continuing education.
Wisconsin
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Injury Prevention
Wisconsin Division of Health
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701
608.266.1568
dhfs.wisconsin.gov
If you are National Registry certified, follow NREMT guidelines. MedicEd.com is approved for NREMT. HOWEVER, EMTs only licensed in Wisconsin cannot complete online continuing education that is not part of the state refresher course. MedicEd.com is not part of the state refresher course.
Wyoming
Office of Emergency Medical Services and Injury Control
Wyoming Department of Health
Hathaway Building, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307.777.7955
wdhfs.state.wy.us
Wyoming EMTs may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs during the 2 year recertification period through distance learning, such as MedicEd.com.