How do you renew an EMS certification in Nebraska?
Nebraska's state path requires only the NREMT National component: EMR 8 hours, EMT 20, AEMT 25, EMT-I 30 and paramedic 30 every two years. Expiration dates are staggered by level: EMR March 31 of odd years, EMT March 31 of even years, and AEMT, EMT-I and paramedic March 31 of odd years. The rule is Title 172 NAC 11, section 007.
Open the official Nebraska renewal page
What each level needs
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EMR | 8 hours |
| EMT | 20 hours |
| AEMT | 25 hours |
| EMT-I | 30 hours |
| Paramedic | 30 hours |
What else Nebraska requires
- Expirations: EMR March 31 odd years; EMT March 31 even years; AEMT, EMT-I, paramedic March 31 odd years.
How this relates to NREMT
In Nebraska the National Registry is one way to renew; the state CE route above is the other. See the NREMT requirements by level.
Sources
- Nebraska official renewal page: Emergency Medical Services Licensing Emergency Medical Services Licensing page d
- Nebraska DHHS
Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.