How do you renew an EMS certification in Oregon?
Oregon's state hours are lower than NCCP: EMR 12, EMT 24, AEMT and EMT-I 36, paramedic 48 every two years. Every cycle also requires a two-hour culture, race, gender and ethnicity training (one hour for EMR) and a current AHA BLS/CPR card. EMR certifications expire June 30 of even years; all other levels June 30 of odd years.
NREMTNREMT is one pathway; a state CE alternative exists
Cycle2 years
Open the official Oregon renewal page
What each level needs
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EMR | 12 hours |
| EMT | 24 hours |
| AEMT / EMT-I | 36 hours |
| Paramedic | 48 hours |
What else Oregon requires
- Mandatory 2-hour culture/race/gender/ethnicity training each cycle (1 hour for EMR).
- Governed by OAR 333-265-0110 and Appendix 1.
How this relates to NREMT
In Oregon 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
- Oregon official renewal page: Oregon Health Authority : EMS Provider Licensing : Emergency Medical Services Pr
- Oregon OHA EMS
Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.