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.
Open the official North Dakota renewal page
What each level needs
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EMR | 16 hours (2016 NCCP) |
| EMT / AEMT / Paramedic | current 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
- North Dakota official renewal page: EMS Personnel Renewal Requirements
- North Dakota HHS EMS renewal requirements
Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.