For Initial Renewal

All EMTs and Paramedics initially licensed within the biennium are exempt from the continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal with the exception of:

• Two (2) hour course HIV/AIDS update
• Current CPR card

Per 64J-1.008(2)(a) and 64J-1.009(2)(a), F.A.C., 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 continuing education provider as proof of compliance with the renewal requirements.

For Renewal of License Following Your First Biennium

All EMTs and Paramedics must complete:

• 30 hours of CE (2 hours of which must be in pediatric emergencies)
• Two (2) hour course HIV/AIDS
• For EMTs ONLY, a current CPR card
• For Paramedics ONLY, a current ACLS card

EMTs and Paramedics can fulfill their CE requirements through:

• A department approved continuing education provider
• Per 64J-1.008(2)(a) and 64J-1.009(2)(a), F.A.C., 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 continuing education provider as proof of compliance with the renewal requirements.

See Rules 64J-1.008 and 64J-1.009, F.A.C., for more information about continuing education requirements.