How do you renew an EMS certification in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin licenses run on a three-year triennium that expires June 30; the current cycle is 2026 to 2029. Totals mirror NCCP, EMR 16, EMT 40, AEMT 50 and paramedic 60, met through a refresher or equivalent CE, with professional-level CPR required. The rule is Wis. Admin. Code DHS 110.07.
NREMTState CE pathway; NREMT not required
Cycle3-year triennium expiring June 30 (2026 to 2029 cycle)
Open the official Wisconsin renewal page
What each level needs
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EMR | 16 hours |
| EMT | 40 hours |
| AEMT | 50 hours |
| Paramedic | 60 hours |
What else Wisconsin requires
- A DHS late-renewal page listing EMR 18 and EMT 30 refers to the COVID-adjusted 2020 to 2023 cycle and is historical only.
How this relates to NREMT
Wisconsin runs its own pathway. National Registry certification is not required to renew, though many providers keep it for portability. See the NREMT requirements by level.
Sources
- Wisconsin official renewal page: EMS: Renewal Requirements for 2026–2029 Licensure Cycle
- Wisconsin DHS EMS
Compiled from these sources, retrieved September 2026. Renewal rules change; confirm with the issuing agency before you rely on any figure here.