EMS Instructor Renewal of Certification

To qualify for renewal/recertification an EMS Instructor must renew before the expiration date of the certification and the following requirements must be met:

• Hold current certification from NREMT.
• 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

In order to receive OEMS renewal notices, applicants are required to provide a current email address within their e-license account.  A renewal notice will be emailed 3 months prior to the posted expiration date.  Applicants are given a 3 month grace period after the expiration date.  If the credential is not renewed by the end of the 3 month grace period, the certification will expire and the applicant can no longer practice as an EMS Instructor.  To reactivate an expired EMSI credential, please see reinstatement requirements.

Documentation Requirements: