How do you renew an EMS certification in Kentucky?

Kentucky's state path requires only the NREMT National component: EMR 8 hours, EMT 20, AEMT 25 and paramedic 30 every two years. On top of that, a one-time HIV/AIDS course, pediatric abusive head trauma training each cycle, and sexual-violence awareness training are required.

AgencyKentucky Board of EMS (KBEMS)

NREMTNREMT is one pathway; a state CE alternative exists

Cycle2 years

Renewal pageCertification & Licensure - KBEMS Certification & Licensure

Open the official Kentucky renewal page

What each level needs

Level	Requirement
EMR	8 hours
EMT	20 hours
AEMT	25 hours
Paramedic	30 hours

What else Kentucky requires

One-time HIV/AIDS training.
Pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) training each cycle.
Sexual-violence awareness training.
Governed by 202 KAR 7:201, 7:301 and 7:401.

How this relates to NREMT

In Kentucky 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

Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.

Written and maintained by Max Ballesteros
Paramedic, flight medicine and search and rescue. Founder, CurrentCert.
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 against the sources listed above. How these pages are checked. Report a correction.