Be sure to check with your state or provincial EMS agency for the most current information on state-specific continuing education requirements.

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Alabama

EMS

The state of Alabama accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Alabama can be accessed from:

Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of EMS & Trauma

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Alabama can be accessed from:

Fire College & Personnel Standards Commission

Alaska

EMS

The state of Alaska accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Alaska can be accessed from:

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health’s Section of Emergency Programs: Preparedness, EMS, & Trauma

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Alaska can be accessed from:

Alaska Department of Public Safety, Training and Education Bureau

Arizona

EMS

The state of Arizona accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Arizona can be accessed from: 

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Arizona can be accessed from:

Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety

Arkansas

EMS

The state of Arkansas accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Arkansas can be accessed from:

Arkansas Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Arkansas can be accessed from:

Arkansas Fire Training Academy

California

EMS

The state of California accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in California can be accessed from: 

California Emergency Medical Services Authority, Emergency Medical Services Authority

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in California can be accessed from:

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, State Fire Training

Colorado

EMS

The state of Colorado accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Colorado can be accessed from:

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Section

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Colorado can be accessed from:

Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety

Connecticut

EMS

The state of Connecticut accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Connecticut can be accessed from:

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter training in Connecticut can be accessed from:

Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection, Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

Delaware

EMS

The state of Delaware accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Delaware can be accessed from:

Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Delaware can be accessed from:

Delaware State Fire School

District of Columbia

EMS

The District of Columbia accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in District of Columbia can be accessed from:

District of Columbia, Fire and EMS Department

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in District of Columbia can be accessed from:

District of Columbia, Fire & EMS Department

Florida

EMS

The state of Florida has approved 24-7 EMS training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers. Download a copy of the current Florida Approval list for 24-7 courses. Florida does not directly accept CAPCE accreditation for use in EMS continuing education.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Florida can be accessed from:

Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Florida can be accessed from:

Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Fire Standards & Training

Georgia

EMS

The state of Georgia has approved 24-7 EMS training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers. Download a copy of the current Georgia approval list for 24-7 courses. Additionally, Georgia accepts CECBEMS accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Georgia can be accessed from:

Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Georgia can be accessed from:

Fire Standards & Training Council

Hawaii

EMS

The state of Hawaii accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Hawaii can be accessed from:

Hawaii Department of Health, State Emergency Medical Services & Injury Prevention System Branch

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Hawaii can be accessed from:

Honolulu Fire Department, Training & Research Bureau

Idaho

EMS

The state of Idaho accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Idaho can be accessed from:

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Idaho can be accessed from:

Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education, Emergency Services Training

Illinois

EMS

The state of Illinois accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Illinois can be accessed from:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Systems and Highway Safety

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Illinois can be accessed from:

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal

Indiana

EMS

The state of Indiana accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Indiana can be accessed from:

Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Indiana can be accessed from:

Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Fire Safety & Services

Iowa

EMS

The state of Iowa accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Iowa can be accessed from:

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Iowa can be accessed from:

Iowa Department of Public Safety, Fire Service Training Bureau

Kansas

EMS

The state of Kansas accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Kansas can be accessed from:

Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Kansas can be accessed from:

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute

Kentucky

EMS

The state of Kentucky accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Kentucky can be accessed from:

Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Kentucky can be accessed from:

Kentucky Community & Technical College System, Fire Commission

Louisiana

EMS

The state of Louisiana accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Louisiana can be accessed from:

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Louisiana can be accessed from:

Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Institute

Maine

EMS

The state of Maine accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Maine can be accessed from:

Maine Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Maine can be accessed from:

Maine Fire Service Institute

Maryland

EMS

The state of Maryland accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Maryland can be accessed from:

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Maryland can be accessed from:

Maryland Fire Service Personnel Qualifications Board

Massachusetts

EMS

The state of Massachusetts accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Massachusetts can be accessed from:

Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Massachusetts can be accessed from:

Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Security, Department of Fire Services

Michigan

EMS

The state of Michigan accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Michigan can be accessed from:

Michigan Department of Community Health, Emergency Medical Services Section

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Michigan can be accessed from:

Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Fire Fighter Training

Minnesota

EMS

The state of Minnesota accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Minnesota can be accessed from:

Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Minnesota can be accessed from:

Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board

Mississippi

EMS

The state of Mississippi accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Mississippi can be accessed from:

Mississippi State Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Mississippi can be accessed from:

Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards & Certification Board

Missouri

EMS

The state of Missouri accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Missouri can be accessed from:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Missouri can be accessed from:

Missouri Division of Fire Safety, Training Unit

Montana

EMS

The state of Montana accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Montana can be accessed from:

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems Section

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Montana can be accessed from:

Montana Department Fire Services Training School

Nebraska

EMS

The state of Nebraska accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Nebraska can be accessed from:

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Nebraska can be accessed from:

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Division

Nevada

EMS

The state of Nevada accepts CECBEMS accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Nevada can be accessed from:

Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Nevada can be accessed from:

Nevada Department of Public Safety, Fire Service Training Bureau

New Hampshire

EMS

The state of New Hampshire accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in New Hampshire can be accessed from:

New Hampshire Department of Safety, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in New Hampshire can be accessed from:

New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training

New Jersey

EMS

The state of New Jersey has approved 24-7 EMS online training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers. Download a copy of the current New Jersey approval list for 24-7 EMS online courses. New Jersey does not directly accept CECBEMS accreditation for use in EMS continuing education.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in New Jersey can be accessed from:

New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in New Jersey can be accessed from:

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety

New Mexico

EMS

The state of New Mexico accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in New Mexico can be accessed from:

New Mexico Emergency Medical Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in New Mexico can be accessed from:

New Mexico Fire Training Academy

New York

EMS

The state of New York accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in New York can be accessed from:

New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in New York can be accessed from:

New York Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention & Control

North Carolina

EMS

The state of North Carolina accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in North Carolina can be accessed from:

North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in North Carolina can be accessed from:

North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal

North Dakota

EMS

The state of North Dakota accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in North Dakota can be accessed from:

North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in North Dakota can be accessed from:

North Dakota Firefighter’s Association

Ohio

EMS

The state of Ohio accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Ohio can be accessed from:

Ohio Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Ohio can be accessed from:

Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of the Fire Marshal

Oklahoma

EMS

The state of Oklahoma accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Oklahoma can be accessed from:

Oklahoma State Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Oklahoma can be accessed from:

Oklahoma State University, Fire Services Training School

Oregon

EMS

The state of Oregon accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Oregon can be accessed from:

Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, EMS & Trauma Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Oregon can be accessed from:

Oregon Department fo Public Safety, Standards & Training, Fire Certification Section

Pennsylvania

EMS

Download a copy of the current Pennsylvania approval list for 24-7 courses.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Pennsylvania can be accessed from:

Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Pennsylvania can be accessed from:

Pennsylvania Office for State Fire Commissioner

Rhode Island

EMS

The state of Rhode Island accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Rhode Island can be accessed from:

Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Rhode Island can be accessed from:

Rhode Island Division of the State Fire Marshal

South Carolina

EMS

The state of South Carolina accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in South Carolina can be accessed from:

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in South Carolina can be accessed from:

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Fire Academy

South Dakota

EMS

The state of South Dakota accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in South Dakota can be accessed from:

South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in South Dakota can be accessed from:

South Dakota Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal

Tennessee

EMS

The state of Tennessee accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Tennessee can be accessed from:

Tennessee Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Tennessee can be accessed from:

Tennesee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Fire Service & Code Enforcement Academy

Texas

EMS

The state of Texas accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Texas can be accessed from:

Texas Department of State Health Services, EMS & Trauma Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Texas can be accessed from:

Texas Engineering Extension Service Fire Services, Emergency Services Training Institute

Utah

EMS

The state of Utah accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Utah can be accessed from:

Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Utah can be accessed from:

Utah Valley University, Fire & Rescue Academy

Vermont

EMS

The state of Vermont accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Vermont can be accessed from:

Vermont Department of Health, Office of EMS and Injury Protection

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Vermont can be accessed from:

Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety

Virginia

EMS

The state of Virginia has approved 24-7 EMS online training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers. Download a copy of the current Virginia approval list for 24-7 EMS online courses. Virginia does not directly accept CAPCE accreditation for use in EMS continuing education.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Virginia can be accessed from:

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Virginia can be accessed from:

Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Training and Technical Services Branch

Washington

EMS

The state of Washington accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Washington can be accessed from:

Washington State Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Systems

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Washington can be accessed from:

Washington State Patrol, Office of the State Fire Marshal

West Virginia

EMS

The state of West Virginia has approved 24-7 EMS online training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in West Virginia can be accessed from:

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in West Virginia can be accessed from:

West Virginia University Extension Service, State Fire Training Academy

Wisconsin

EMS

The state of Wisconsin accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Wisconsin can be accessed from:

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Wisconsin can be accessed from:

Wisconsin Technical College System, Fire Service Education & Training

Wyoming

EMS

The state of Wyoming accepts CAPCE accredited training courses to meet the continuing education requirements for state-recognized EMS providers.

Detailed information on EMS continuing education in Wyoming can be accessed from:

Wyoming Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services

FIRE

Detailed information on firefighter continuing education in Wyoming can be accessed from:

State Fire Marshal, Training Division

Saskatchewan, Canada

EMS

Download a copy of the current Saskatchewan Curriculum Approval list for 24-7 courses.

In Alberta, 24-7 EMS courses can be completed, but no continuing education credits will be earned towards registration.