
Louisiana EMS Recertification Information
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Louisiana EMT License Renewal Requirements
- Two year renewal period: Expiration dates are determined by the date of successful completion of the license application process. Individuals completing license process (including payment) between the dates of January 1 - June 30 will receive an expiration date of March 31 two years in the future. Individuals completing the EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic license process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of March 31 three years in the future. The Bureau of EMS does not automatically set your state license to match your NREMT certificate expiration date.
- CE Requirements: NREMT has been transitioning to the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) recertification model since 2012. Part of this model includes the need for states offices to recommend and approve continuing education content areas for EMS professionals. Based on NREMT’s requirements, the Louisiana Bureau of EMS has compiled the topics and hours for recertification at all four certification and license levels: EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. This model is optional for those recertifying in 2017, but it is mandatory for all EMS professionals recertifying in 2018 and subsequent years. View Louisiana EMT CE requirements
Louisiana EMT License Renewal Instructions
- Go to http://louisiana.emsbridge.com/licensure/ If you do not have a log-in, 'claim your account' by entering your Last Name, SSN, and Date of Birth (This is only required one time.)
- Update your on-line profile and contact information.
- If there is an error with your Name, SSN, or Date of Birth, please send an email to [email protected] for assistance.
- Select "APPLICATIONS" from the left side menu, complete and SUBMIT the application that meets your needs. After you submit the application, you can choose 'Check-Out' and pay for your license lo-line with a Visa or MasterCard.
EMT (LCCR) Local Content Required: 10 Hours | |||
Patient Advocacy | |||
-Reporting Obligations -Professional Accountability -End of Life Decisions -Safe Havens | A total of 8 | ||
Laws & Regulations | |||
-Scopes of Practice -Regulatory Requirements -Louisiana EMS related law Penalties | |||
Protocols | |||
-Stroke -STEMI -Trauma -MCI | |||
Disaster Preparedness | |||
ICS, Disaster Operations Patient Tracking Local/Entity Disaster Plans Regional/Parish Disaster Plans State Disaster Plans | |||
Local/Agency | |||
Topics designated by primary EMS affiliated EMS agency. If not affiliated/or a local agency does not specify topics, 5 individual topic hours are required. | 2 | ||
Total | 10 |
EMT (ICCR) Individual Content Required: 12.5 Hours | |||
Individuals must obtain 10 hours of individual continuing education on EMS topics of personal interest. Education must be related to patient safety or patient care: rescue, extrication, and HAZMAT trainings are approved as long as there is a simulated patient being cared for during the training. | 10 | ||
Totals | 10 |
ADVANCED EMT
Louisiana AEMT License Renewal Requirements
- Two year renewal period: Expiration dates are determined by the date of successful completion of the license application process. Individuals completing license process (including payment) between the dates of January 1 - June 30 will receive an expiration date of March 31 two years in the future. Individuals completing the EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic license process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of March 31 three years in the future. The Bureau of EMS does not automatically set your state license to match your NREMT certificate expiration date.
- CE Requirements: NREMT has been transitioning to the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) recertification model since 2012. Part of this model includes the need for states offices to recommend and approve continuing education content areas for EMS professionals. Based on NREMT’s requirements, the Louisiana Bureau of EMS has compiled the topics and hours for recertification at all four certification and license levels: EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. This model is optional for those recertifying in 2017, but it is mandatory for all EMS professionals recertifying in 2018 and subsequent years. View Louisiana AEMT CE Requirements:
Louisiana AEMT License Renewal Instructions
- Go to http://louisiana.emsbridge.com/licensure/ If you do not have a log-in, 'claim your account' by entering your Last Name, SSN, and Date of Birth (This is only required one time.)
- Update your on-line profile and contact information.
- If there is an error with your Name, SSN, or Date of Birth, please send an email to [email protected] for assistance.
- Select "APPLICATIONS" from the left side menu, complete and SUBMIT the application that meets your needs. After you submit the application, you can choose 'Check-Out' and pay for your license lo-line with a Visa or MasterCard.
AEMT Local Content Required: 12.5 Hours | |||
Patient Advocacy | |||
-Reporting Obligations -Professional Accountability -End of Life Decisions -Safe Havens | A total of 10 | ||
Laws & Regulations | |||
-Scopes of Practice -Regulatory Requirements -Louisiana EMS related law Penalties | |||
Protocols | |||
-Stroke -STEMI -Trauma -MCI | |||
Disaster Preparedness | |||
ICS, Disaster Operations Patient Tracking Local/Entity Disaster Plans Regional/Parish Disaster Plans State Disaster Plans | |||
Local/Agency | |||
Topics designated by primary EMS affiliated EMS agency. If not affiliated/or a local agency does not specify topics, 5 individual topic hours are required. | 2.5 | ||
Total | 12.5 |
AEMT Individual Content Required: 12.5 Hours | |||
Individuals must obtain 12.5 hours of individual continuing | 12.5 | ||
Totals | 12.5 |
PARAMEDIC
Louisiana Paramedic License Renewal Requirements
- Two year renewal period: Expiration dates are determined by the date of successful completion of the license application process. Individuals completing license process (including payment) between the dates of January 1 - June 30 will receive an expiration date of March 31 two years in the future. Individuals completing the EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic license process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of March 31 three years in the future. The Bureau of EMS does not automatically set your state license to match your NREMT certificate expiration date.
- CE Requirements: NREMT has been transitioning to the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) recertification model since 2012. Part of this model includes the need for states offices to recommend and approve continuing education content areas for EMS professionals. Based on NREMT’s requirements, the Louisiana Bureau of EMS has compiled the topics and hours for recertification at all four certification and license levels: EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. This model is optional for those recertifying in 2017, but it is mandatory for all EMS professionals recertifying in 2018 and subsequent years. View Louisiana Paramedic CE Requirements:
Louisiana Paramedic License Renewal Instructions
- Go to http://louisiana.emsbridge.com/licensure/ If you do not have a log-in, 'claim your account' by entering your Last Name, SSN, and Date of Birth (This is only required one time.)
- Update your on-line profile and contact information.
- If there is an error with your Name, SSN, or Date of Birth, please send an email to [email protected] for assistance.
- Select "APPLICATIONS" from the left side menu, complete and SUBMIT the application that meets your needs. After you submit the application, you can choose 'Check-Out' and pay for your license lo-line with a Visa or MasterCard.
Louisiana Paramedic NCCP 2012 Recertification Model | |||
Paramedic National Content Required: 30 Hours | |||
Category | Topic | Hours | Applicable Recert Courses |
Airway, Respiration, Ventilation (3.5 Hours) | |||
Ventilation | 2 | View Recert Airway & Ventilation Courses | |
Capnography | 1 | View Recert Airway & Ventilation Courses | |
Advanced Airway Management in the perfusing patient | 1 | View Recert Airway & Ventilation Courses | |
Cardiovascular (10 Hours) | |||
Post-Resuscitation Care | 2 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Ventricular Assist Devices | .5 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Stroke | 1.5 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Cardiac Arrest | 2 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest | 2.5 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Congestive Heart Failure | .5 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Acute Coronary Syndrome | 1 | View Recert Cardiovascular Courses | |
Trauma (4 Hours) | |||
Trauma Triage - Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment /Transport (SALT) CDC Trauma Triage Decision Scheme | 1 | View Recert Trauma Courses | |
Central Nervous System (CNS) Injury | 2 | View Recert Trauma Courses | |
Hemorrhage Control | .5 | View Recert Trauma Courses | |
Fluid Resuscitation | .5 | View Recert Trauma Courses | |
Medical (7 Hours) | |||
Special Healthcare Needs | 2 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
OB Emergencies | 1 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
Communicable Diseases | 1 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
Medication Delivery | 1 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
Pain Management | 1 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies | 1 | View Recert Medical Courses | |
Operations (5 Hours) | |||
At-Risk Populations | 1 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
Pediatric Transport | .5 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
EMS Culture of Safety | .5 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
Affective Characteristics | 1 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
Crew Resource Management | 1 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
Role of Research in EMS | 1 | View Recert EMS Operations Courses | |
Total | 30 |
Paramedic Local Content Required: 15 Hours | |||
Patient Advocacy | |||
Reporting Obligations Professional Accountability End of Life Decisions Safe Havens | A total of 10 | ||
Laws & Regulations | |||
Scopes of Practice Regulatory Requirements Louisiana EMS related law Penalties | |||
Protocols | |||
Stroke STEMI Trauma MCI | |||
Disaster Preparedness | |||
ICS, Disaster Operations Patient Tracking Local/Entity Disaster Plans Regional/Parish Disaster Plans State Disaster Plans | |||
Local/Agency | |||
Topics designated by primary EMS affiliated EMS agency. If not affiliated/or a local agency does not specify topics, 5 individual topic hours are required. | 5 | ||
Total | 15 |
Paramedic Individual Content Required: 15 Hours | |||
Individuals must obtain 15 hours of individual continuing education on EMS topics of personal interest. Education must be related to patient safety or patient care: rescue, extrication, and HAZMAT trainings are approved as long as there is a simulated patient being cared for during the training. **Louisiana requires all Paramedics to maintain healthcare provider CPR certification and ACLS. (4 hours can be applied for CPR, and 8 hours for an ACLS refresher as individual content hours). **Agency medical directors/training officers may require specific individual training courses by agency policy. **If your EMS training agency did not specify 5 hours of department specific training, you must add an additional 5 hours of individual education. | 15 | ||
Totals | 15 |
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services website.
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Contact Information
Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Location:
7273 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Mailing Address:
7273 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 925-4022
Fax: (225) 925-37244
Website: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/subhome/28