Michigan EMT, AEMT & Paramedic License Renewal Requirements
Michigan EMS licenses are regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), EMS Section. Michigan uses a 3-year renewal cycle — longer than most states — and has its own CE hour requirements that differ from the NREMT NCCP model.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Body | Michigan MDHHS, EMS Section |
| Renewal Cycle | Every 3 years |
| NREMT Required | Not required for state renewal |
| Online System | MDHHS EMS licensing |
| Phone | (517) 241-0179 |
Continuing Education Requirements (Per 3-Year Cycle)
| Level | Total CE Hours |
|---|---|
| MFR (Medical First Responder) | 15 hours |
| EMT | 30 hours |
| AEMT/Specialist | 36 hours |
| Paramedic | 45 hours |
CE hours must be distributed across mandated categories. Use the MDHHS CE Record Form for your level to ensure proper category distribution.
Alternative: Approved Refresher Course
Instead of accumulating individual CE hours, you may complete a MDHHS-approved refresher course at your level, which satisfies the full renewal requirement.
Additional Requirements
- Current CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider level (AHA, ARC, ASHI, or ECSI)
- CE must be from MDHHS-approved programs or CAPCE-accredited courses
Skills and Field Experience Credit
Michigan offers CE credit for documented field skills:
- 1 Preparatory credit for every 10 successful IV starts (AEMT/Specialist and Paramedic)
- 1 Airway credit for every 10 successful supraglottic airway insertions (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic)
- 1 Airway credit for every 10 successful ET intubations (Paramedic)
Upgrade Credit
- MFRs completing an EMT course earn all required MFR-level CE
- EMTs completing an AEMT/Specialist course earn all required EMT-level CE
- EMTs/AEMTs completing a Paramedic course earn full CE credit for their level
Michigan-Specific Notes
- 3-year cycle. Michigan is one of the few states with a 3-year EMS renewal. More time to accumulate hours, but more total hours to track.
- MFR level. Michigan still uses the Medical First Responder designation rather than EMR.
- AEMT/Specialist level. Michigan's Specialist level is equivalent to AEMT.
- CE from other health boards (Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy) may count if directly related to EMS scope of practice, as determined by MDHHS — but requires Department approval PRIOR to renewal.
- Application processing time is typically 4–6 weeks.
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted.
How to Renew
- Complete required CE hours for your level (or approved refresher course)
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Complete the CE Record Form for your level
- Submit renewal application to MDHHS EMS Section
- Pay the renewal fee
Contact Information
Michigan MDHHS — EMS Section
- Website: michigan.gov/mdhhs — EMS
- CE Requirements: michigan.gov — Requirements
- Forms: michigan.gov — Forms and Publications
- Phone: (517) 241-0179
- Address: Capitol View Building, 201 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI 48913
This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with MDHHS before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.
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