Fulfill your Idaho Paramedic, EMT, or EMR state requirements in one place.

DistanceCME offers continuing education and relicensure courses for Idaho Paramedics, AEMTs, EMTs, and EMRs that are CAPCE accredited and NREMT approved. DistanceCME courses are accepted by the National Registry as an F-5 VILT course hour for hour. Take all your recertification hours 100% online and they count just like they would if you were sitting in a classroom in front of an instructor. Eliminate time traveling to classes and being away from work.

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Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your state EMS Representative for the most current re-certification information.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Emergency Medical Services Requirements

Idaho requires EMS personnel be licensed every 2 or 3 years depending on license type. IDAP 16.01.07.115.

Covid – 19 Updates

In this unprecedented time, states and the NREMT are trying to update policies to keep us safe while retaining the levels of education and certification. Please check with your state to ensure you have the most up-to-date requirements.



Requirements for Paramedics:

72 hours of continuing education every 2 years.  IDAPA 16.01.07.320. DistanceCME recommends this program 48 Hour EMS Refresher + Anytime

Requirements for AEMTs:

54 hours of continuing education every 2 years.  IDAPA 16.01.07.320. DistanceCME recommends this program 48 Hour EMS Refresher + Anytime

Requirements for EMTs:

48 hours of continuing education every 3 years.  IDAPA 16.01.07.320. DistanceCME recommends this program BLS NCCP + Anytime

Requirements for EMRs:

24 hours of continuing education every 3  years.  IDAPA 16.01.07.320. DistanceCME recommends this program 24 Hour EMT Refresher

For more information visit: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Emergency Medical Services

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