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DistanceCME offers continuing education and relicensure courses for Virginia Paramedics, AEMTs, EMTs, and EMRs that are approved by Virginia Office of EMS and are automatically reported. DistanceCME courses 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.

Virginia Office of EMS Division of Educational Development Requirements

Virginia licensees must renew every two years.
Virginia EMS providers who are requesting recertification must complete the following continuing education requirements.  12VAC5-31-1401.

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:

60 hours of continuing education every two years. 18 V.S.A.§906(10)(C). DistanceCME recommends this program ALS NCCP + Anytime

Requirements for Advanced EMT:

50 hours of continuing education every two years. 18 V.S.A.§906(10)(C). DistanceCME recommends this program ALS NCCP + Anytime

Requirements for EMT:

40 hours of continuing education every two years. 18 V.S.A.§906(10)(C). DistanceCME recommends this program BLS NCCP + Anytime

Requirements for EMR:

16 hours of continuing education every two years. 18 V.S.A.§906(10)(C). DistanceCME recommends this program 18 Hour NREMR Refresher

For more information visit: The Virginia Office of EMS Division of Educational Development

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