Tennessee EMT, AEMT & Paramedic License Renewal Requirements
Tennessee EMS licenses are regulated by the Board of Emergency Medical Services, under the Tennessee Department of Health. Tennessee has state-specific CE hour requirements that differ from the NREMT NCCP model and requires 50% live (classroom) education.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Body | TN Board of Emergency Medical Services (Dept. of Health) |
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Expiration | Last day of birth month (even/odd based on birth year) |
| 50% Classroom Requirement | Yes (CAPCE F5 counts as classroom) |
| CE Tracking | CE Broker |
Continuing Education Requirements (State)
| Level | CE Hours (2-year cycle) | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| EMR | 10 hours | — |
| EMT | 20 hours | — |
| AEMT | 25 hours | — |
| Paramedic | 32 hours | 8 hrs pediatric topics |
| Paramedic-Critical Care | 42 hours | 8 hrs pediatric + 10 hrs critical care |
At least 50% of required CE must be obtained in a classroom setting. CAPCE F5 (virtual instructor-led) courses count as classroom.
Tennessee-Specific Notes
- 50% classroom/live requirement. This is one of Tennessee's most distinctive requirements. CAPCE F5 virtual instructor-led courses satisfy the live requirement.
- State CE hours are lower than NREMT NCCP. TN requires 20 EMT hrs vs. 40 NREMT; 32 Paramedic hrs vs. 60 NREMT.
- Birth-month expiration. License expires on the last day of your birth month. Even birth year = even expiration year; odd birth year = odd expiration year.
- CE Broker is the official tracking system. Free Basic Account provided to all licensed personnel.
- Pediatric CE mandatory for Paramedics. 8 hours must be in pediatric-related topics.
- Critical Care Paramedic is a recognized level with additional 10 hours of critical care content.
- License retirement option available. Providers can formally retire their EMS license and use titles like "Paramedic-R."
- CAPCE-accredited courses accepted.
- Current CPR Healthcare Provider card required.
- Lapsed more than 2 years: Must complete full training course again.
How to Renew
- Complete required CE hours (50%+ in classroom/live setting)
- Maintain current CPR Healthcare Provider card
- Track CE through CE Broker
- Submit renewal application online
- Pay the renewal fee
Contact Information
Tennessee Board of Emergency Medical Services
- Website: tn.gov — EMS Board Licensure
- LARS Portal: lars.tn.gov
- CE Broker: cebroker.com
This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with the TN Board of EMS before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.
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