How do you renew an EMS certification in Florida?
Florida EMTs and paramedics renew every two years, with certificates expiring on December 1 of the expiration year. You can renew with current NREMT or on the state path, which for paramedics is a 30-hour refresher including at least 2 hours of pediatric emergencies plus a current ACLS card, and for EMTs a 30-hour refresher including 2 pediatric hours plus current CPR. Renewal fees are set in statute: $20 for EMTs and $45 for paramedics per cycle.
Open the official Florida renewal page
What each level needs
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EMT | 30-hour refresher including 2 pediatric hours, plus current CPR |
| Paramedic | 30-hour refresher including 2 pediatric hours, plus current ACLS |
What else Florida requires
- State-path CE must be approved by the district medical director; the NREMT path avoids that step.
- Fees are statutory under Fla. Stat. 401.34(2): EMT $20 biennial, Paramedic $45 biennial.
- Florida uses CE Broker for tracking.
How this relates to NREMT
In Florida the National Registry is one way to renew; the state CE route above is the other. See the NREMT requirements by level. Logging one CE certificate against both is what the CE tracker is for.
Sources
- Florida official renewal page: Renewal/Recertification
- Fla. Admin. Code 64J-1.009
- Fla. Stat. 401.34
Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.