Whether you’re an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, we have the CE you need to recertify.

DistanceCME offers continuing education and relicensure courses for South Carolina Paramedics, AEMTs, EMTs, and EMRs that are CAPCE accredited and NREMT accepted. 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.

Paramedic

60 hours every two years, valid NREMT Paramedic (or greater) certification card SC R.61-7 Section 903(A)(2).

DistanceCME recommends this program NREMT Paramedic Refresher Course 60 Hours

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Advanced EMT (AEMT)

50 hours every two years, valid NREMT-AEMT (or greater) certification card SC R.61-7 Section 903(A)(2).

DistanceCME recommends this program NREMT AEMT Refresher Course 50 Hours

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EMT

40 hours every two years, valid NREMT-EMT (or greater) certification card SC R.61-7 Section 903(A)(2.

DistanceCME recommends this program NREMT EMT Refresher Course 40 Hours

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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, EMS Training Requirements

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

  • SC EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics must recertify every four (4) years from the date of issuance and must maintain current NREMT certification. SC Code § 44-61-80(E)

  • South Carolina Regulations:

    1. An individual who was certified in South Carolina before October 1, 2006, and has continuously maintained a South Carolina state EMT certification at any level without lapse, may continue to renew that certification without a NREMT credential SC R.61-7 Section 903(A)(4)
    2. An individual who has gained a NREMT credential on or after October 1, 2006, must maintain their NREMT credential to be certified, recertified, and maintain their South Carolina certification SC R.61-7 Section 903(A)(5)

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For more details visit South Carolina Department of EMS and Trauma

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