At Your Own Pace EMS Education
In the world of EMS, your time is not your own. Long shifts, unexpected call volumes, and rotating schedules make it nearly impossible to commit to traditional classes. That’s why DistanceCME offers at your own pace EMS education—a flexible, accredited solution that gives you total control over when and how you complete your continuing education.
DistanceCME is America’s leading provider of Live NREMT Refreshers, Flight and Critical Care Review Courses, and EMS continuing education. We’ve helped thousands of EMTs, paramedics, and critical care providers across the country meet their recertification requirements—without disrupting their personal lives or professional responsibilities.
Our at your own pace EMS education is built around CAPCE-accredited F3 (Distributive Education) courses. These are fully online, self-paced modules that cover a wide range of EMS topics. You can log in from your phone, tablet, or computer and complete training whenever it works for you—before a shift, after a call, or on your day off. There are no live class times, no deadlines, and no pressure.
This format is perfect for EMS professionals who:
- Work irregular or overnight shifts
- Need to fill in gaps in their CE hours
- Prefer learning in short bursts rather than long sessions
- Want to revisit material for deeper understanding
- Live in rural areas with limited in-person class options
Even better, these self-paced courses are accepted by state EMS offices and the National Registry (NREMT) for recertification purposes. Whether you’re completing your Local or Individual Component hours or working toward a full NREMT renewal, our platform provides everything you need—on your timeline.
Each F3 course includes multimedia presentations, up-to-date clinical content, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Topics include airway management, trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, medical emergencies, mental health, and more. We continually update our content to align with national guidelines and current field practices, ensuring that your education stays relevant to today’s EMS landscape.
One of the biggest advantages of our at your own pace EMS education is the simplicity of our system. Once enrolled, you’ll get immediate access to your dashboard, where you can view your available courses, track your completed hours, download certificates, and stay organized as you progress toward your goal. No confusion. No clutter.
While these courses are self-directed, you’re never alone. Our support team is always available to answer questions about content, course requirements, state acceptance, or anything else that comes up during your learning process. We know EMS, and we’re here to support your success.
Many providers combine our F3 self-paced options with our F5 (Virtual Instructor-Led Training) sessions to meet all their CE needs. But if you prefer the freedom to go at your own pace without scheduling around live classes, our self-paced catalog offers a complete, stand-alone solution.
Thousands of EMS professionals rely on DistanceCME’s at your own pace EMS education to stay compliant, confident, and career-ready—without compromising their time or sanity.