How do you renew an EMS certification in North Dakota?

North Dakota defers to NREMT for EMT, AEMT and paramedic, which must hold current national certification. EMRs renewing after 2019 use the 2016 NCCP model at 16 hours every two years.

AgencyNorth Dakota HHS, Division of EMS
NREMTCurrent NREMT required to renew
Cycle2 years
Renewal pageEMS Personnel Renewal Requirements

Open the official North Dakota renewal page

What each level needs

LevelRequirement
EMR16 hours (2016 NCCP)
EMT / AEMT / Paramediccurrent NREMT required

How this relates to NREMT

North Dakota requires you to hold current National Registry certification, so the NREMT cycle drives your renewal. See the NREMT requirements by level.

Sources

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