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Refresher\u003Cbr>(24 hours) | NOTE: A total of 72 hours of continuing education is required to recertify.\u003Cbr>The EMT refresher course can be completed through two different options: |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | (1) Traditional refresher course*\u003Cbr>Completion of a state or CECBEMS (F1, F2, F3* , F5) approved 24 hour EMT refresher course. |  | (2) Continuing education topic hours**\u003Cbr>The EMT refresher may be completed by state or CECBEMS (F1, F2, F3* , F5) approved continuing education.* |  |\n|  | *A maximum of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education (online, CECBEMS F3, video, or magazine-based) towards this section and must be state or CECBEMS approved.\u003Cbr>**Some states require the traditional refresher course and will not accept continuing education hours. Please refer to your state’s |  |  |  |\n|  | particular requirements.\u003Cbr>Topics\u003Cbr>Preparatory\u003Cbr>Airway\u003Cbr>OB, Infants and Children\u003Cbr>Patient Assessment\u003Cbr>Medical/Behavioral\u003Cbr>Trauma\u003Cbr>Elective\u003Cbr>TOTAL | Hours Required\u003Cbr>1 hour\u003Cbr>2 hours\u003Cbr>2 hours\u003Cbr>3 hours\u003Cbr>4 hours\u003Cbr>4 hours\u003Cbr>8 hours\u003Cbr>24 hours | Accepted Courses\u003Cbr>Roles and Responsibilities, Well-being of the Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Direction, Quality Improvement, Personal Protection, Scene Safety, Medical/Legal, Human Anatomy, Lifting and Moving\u003Cbr>Basic Airway Management, Oxygen Delivery Systems and Techniques, Oxygen Therapy, Adjuncts\u003Cbr>Obstetrical Emergencies, Gynecological Emergencies, Childbirth and Complications, Care of the Newborn, Assessing the Pediatric Patient, Medical Emergencies in Pediatric Patients, Airway Management in Pediatric Patients, Trauma Emergencies and Care in Pediatric Patients\u003Cbr>Scene Size-up, Primary Survey, Vital Signs and History Taking, Assessment of Trauma Patients, Assessment of Medical Patients, Secondary Assessment, Communications, Documentation\u003Cbr>General Pharmacology, Respiratory Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Acute Abdominal Emergencies, Diabetic Emergencies, Allergic Reactions, Poisoning and Overdose, Behavioral Emergencies\u003Cbr>Management of Shock, Bleeding/Wounds, Soft Tissue Injuries,\u003Cbr>Musculoskeletal Injuries, Chest Trauma, Injuries to Head and Spine, Burns\u003Cbr>Emergency Driving, HAZMAT, Ambulance Operations, Incident Command System |  |\n| 2. Additional EMSRelated Continuing Education\u003Cbr>(48 hours) | All additional EMS-related continuing education must be state or CECBEMS (F1, F2, F3†, F5) approved.†\u003Cbr>The following are maximum hours per course that can be applied towards Additional Continuing Education:\u003Cbr>􀁸 A maximum of 24 hours can be applied from anyone topic area\u003Cbr>􀁸 Hour-for-hour credit can be applied for standardized courses (including, but not limited to, ABLS, ACLS, AMLS, EMPACT, EPC, ITLS, PHTLS, PALS, PEPP, etc. ) |  |  | 􀁸 A maximum of 12 hours can be applied from each of the following courses: Teaching BLS-CPR-Emergency Driving-Dispatch Training\u003Cbr>􀁸 Credit can be applied for college courses that relate to your role as an EMS professional (1 college credit = 8 hours of continuing education, not to exceed 24 hours per topic) . For example, but not limited to anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, psychology, sociology, etc.\u003Cbr>† A maximum of 24 hours can be applied from Distributive Education (online, CECBEMS F3, video, or magazine-based) |\n| 3. CPR Certification | Submission of a current BLS-CPR for the Healthcare Provider or equivalent credential that is current on March 31, 2016. |  |  |  |\n\nTo obtain locations for continuing education, contact your state EMS office or local EMS training center.  \nHours from the following courses can be applied hour for hour with no maximum: ATLS, EMS Course Instruction, and Wilderness EMS  \nCourses that cannot be applied towards continuing education include: Clinical rotations, BLS-CPR, Emergency Medical Responder course, instructor courses, management/leader","cbCaitPlneAYj471","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitPlneAYj471","pdf",395074,"English","# EMT Recertification Overview\n## Continuing Education Requirements (72 hours total)\n## 1. EMT Refresher (24 hours)\n## Topics and Required Hours\n## 2. 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