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 Rhode Island Paramedics and EMTs 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.

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Rhode Island AEMTs and Paramedics must maintain NREMT certification

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Rhode Island EMTs  licensed prior to January 1, 2012 who do not hold a NREMT certification must complete the requirements of the Rhode Island Continued Competency Program (RI-CCP).  (216-RICR-20-10-2-C-3)

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Rhode Island Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Requirements

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

    1. RI EMRs must maintain NREMT certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (216-RICR-20-10-2-C-2)
    2. RI EMTs 
      1.  An EMT licensed after January 1, 2012 must maintain NREMT certification as an EMT.
      2. An EMT licensed prior to January 1, 2012 must complete the requirements of the Rhode Island Continued Competency Program (RI-CCP) or maintain NREMT certification as an EMT (216-RICR-20-10-2-C-3)
    3. RI AEMTs must maintain NREMT certification as an AEMT (216-RICR-20-10-2-C-4)
    4. RI paramedics must maintain NREMT certification as a paramedic (216-RICR-20-10-2-C-6)

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For more details visit The Rhode Island Board of Emergency Medical Services

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