Connecticut State Department of Public Health

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EMS Instructor Renewal of Certification

An EMS Instructor Renewal applicant must meet the following requirements:

    • Accrue 50 contact hours, to include:
      • 35 hours of teaching in OEMS approved courses, over at least 5 categories
      • 5 hours of attending OEMS approved continuing education for the EMSI
      • 10 hours of EITHER teaching or attending the above

Documentation Requirements:

  • A completed renewal online application on the Connecticut eLicense website for EMS instructor renewal.
  • Renewal applicants are no longer required to submit documentation of teaching hours or CEU. Maintain these records for inspection at the request of DPH.