Continuing Education (Con-Ed) for EMS Practitioners
Accessing Continuing Education Resources
EMS practitioners are encouraged to stay current with their education and certifications through the EMS Registry. The registry allows you to:
- View your continuing education (Con-Ed) credits online
- Search for upcoming Con-Ed and certification courses
- Enter your Con-Ed endorsement
For online continuing education opportunities, click on the TRAIN icon on the right.
Con-Ed Sponsors & Training Centers
Sponsors and training centers can manage course applications and registrations through the EMS Portal:
- Submit new course applications online
- Register Con-Ed classes (for Con-Ed sponsors only)
- Register certification courses (for training institutes only)
- Enter Con-Ed endorsements
For a list of registered courses in the EMMCO West Region, click here to view the course calendar.
New Con-Ed Hour Requirements for Act 37
Effective April 10, 2014, EMS practitioners must complete the following Con-Ed hours for certification renewal:
| Certification Level |
Renewal Cycle |
Total Credits Required |
Core Credits Required |
CPR Required |
| EMSVO |
2 Years |
2 credits |
2 EMSVO |
No |
| EMSVO |
3 Years |
3 credits |
3 EMSVO |
No |
| EMR |
3 Years |
16 credits |
12 Core (Clinical), 4 Other |
Biennially |
| EMT |
3 Years |
24 credits |
18 Core (Clinical), 6 Other |
Biennially |
| AEMT |
2 Years |
36 credits |
27 Core (Clinical), 9 Other |
Biennially |
| Paramedic |
2 Years |
36 credits |
27 Core (Clinical), 9 Other |
Biennially |
| PHRN |
2 Years |
36 credits |
27 Core (Clinical), 9 Other |
Biennially |
| PHP |
2 Years |
36 credits |
27 Core (Clinical), 9 Other |
Biennially |
| PHPE |
2 Years |
36 credits |
27 Core (Clinical), 9 Other |
Biennially |
Core Continuing Education Category
The PA Department of Health defines "Core" continuing education as coursework related to clinical patient care or other designated core courses. These courses will be outlined in the PA Bulletin.
EMS Provider vs. EMSVO Registration
Please note that EMS provider registration is separate from EMSVO certification. To maintain both, practitioners must meet the continuing education requirements for each.
Valid CPR Courses for EMS Providers
A frequently asked question among EMS practitioners is which CPR classes meet PA Department of Health requirements. The following courses are recognized by the PA DOH: Click Here for an updated list.
Certification by Endorsement
EMS practitioners seeking certification by endorsement in Pennsylvania should contact Matt at our office for more information:
Call: 814-337-5380
Request Certification by Endorsement Information
Reinstatement of Expired Certification
If your Pennsylvania EMS certification has expired and you wish to reinstate it, please contact Matt at:
Call: 814-337-5380
Request Reinstatement Information
Learning Management System (LMS) & Training Resources
Practitioner Instructions
- Using TRAIN International
- Watching Videos in TRAIN
- Accessing the EMS Registry
For more information and access to the Learning Management System, visit the TRAIN Portal.
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