New Mexico
Licensure & Recertification Requirements for EMR, EMT, AEMT & Paramedics
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Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your provider level.
New Mexico EMR Recertification
The EMR National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 16 hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered EMRs (NREMR) are required to renew their certification every two years.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires EMRs to complete 8 hours of approved continuing education.
- 3 Hours of Medical
- 2.5 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 1 Hour of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 1 Hour of Operations
- 0.5 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 4 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the 10 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 4 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested RefresherCourse
- 16 Hour NCCP EMR Recertification Package
NREMT & State of New Mexico EMR Continuing Education Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification programs: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
New Mexico EMT Recertification
The EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 40 hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) are required to renew their certification every two years.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires EMTs to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education.
- 6 Hours of Medical
- 6 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 5 Hours of Operations
- 1.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 1.5 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the 12.5 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
- 40 Hour NCCP EMT Recertification Package
NREMT & State of New Mexico EMT Continuing Education Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification programs: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
New Mexico AEMT Recertification
The Advanced-EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 50 hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered Advanced-EMTs (NRAEMT) are required to renew their certification every two years.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires AEMTs to complete 25 hours of approved continuing education.
- 7.5 Hours of Medical
- 7 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 5 Hours of Operations
- 3 Hours of Trauma
- 2.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- The State Component requires 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the 12.5 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 12.5 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
Suggested Refresher Course
- 50 Hour NCCP AEMT Recertification Package
NREMT & State of New Mexico AEMT Continuing Education Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification programs: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.
CAPCE was established in 1992 to create consistent standards for accrediting EMS CE activities nationwide. It maintains a database of accredited courses and conducts face-to-face site visits and online content audits. As a leader in continuing education for EMS, CAPCE promotes growth, innovative learning solutions, and optimal learning experiences for EMS providers. CAPCE accredits CE for EMS professionals globally, while NREMT administers certification exams for EMS professionals at different levels.
New Mexico Paramedic Recertification
The Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 60 hours of continuing education to recertify. The model requires continuing education in three components: (1) a national component, (2) a local/state component, and (3) an individual component.
Nationally Registered Paramedics (NRP) are required to renew their certification every two years.
NREMT Requirements
- The National Component requires Paramedics to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education.
- 8.5 Hours of Medical
- 8.5 Hours of Cardiovascular
- 6.5 Hours of Operations
- 3.5 Hours of Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- 3 Hours of Trauma
- The State Component requires 15 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- This component is intended to include any required agency and/or state EMS office specific education. If this does not apply to you, the 15 hours match the individual component requirements.
- The Individual Component requires 15 hours that are flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care.
- 30 Hour refresher course that includes 2 hours in pediatric emergencies
Suggested Refresher Course
- 60 Hour NCCP Paramedic Recertification Package
NREMT & State of New Mexico Paramedic Continuing Education Resources
NREMT
The National Registry is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The National Registry maintains NCCA accreditation for each of our four certification programs: (1) Emergency Medical Responder (2) Emergency Medical Technician (3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (4) Paramedic. The National Registry, established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, is the Nation’s Emergency Medical Services Certification organization. The mission of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has always been centered on protecting the public and advancing the EMS profession.