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

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 BEMS@la.gov 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.