National Component Requirements
The National Component requires EMTs to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education. A maximum of 7 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 20 hour requirement.
Airway/Respiration/Ventilation: 1.5 Hours
Ventilation
Oxygenation
Cardiovascular: 6 Hours
Post-Resuciation Care
Ventricular Assist Devices
Stroke
Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Trauma: 1.5 Hours
Trauma Triage
Central Nervous System (CNS) Injury
Hemorrhage Control
Medical: 6 Hours
Special Healthcare Needs
OB Emergencies
Infectious Diseases
Pain Management
Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
Toxicological Emergencies – Opioids
Neurological Emergencies – Seizures
Endocrine Emergencies – Diabetes
Immunological Emergencies
Operations: 5 Hours
At-Risk Populations
Ambulance Safety
Field Triage—Disasters/MCIs
EMS Provider Hygiene, Safety, and Vaccinations
EMS Culture of Safety
Pediatric Transport
Crew Resource Management
EMS Research
Evidence Based Guidelines
The National Component requires Paramedics to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education. A maximum of 10 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 30 hour requirement.
Airway/Respiration/Ventilation: 3.5 Hours
Ventilation
Capnography
Oxygenation
Cardiovascular: 8.5 Hours
Post-Resuciation Care
Ventricular Assist Devices
Stroke
Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Cognitive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Trauma: 3 Hours
Trauma Triage
Central Nervous System (CNS) Injury
Hemorrhage Control
Fluid Resuscitation
Medical: 8.5 Hours
Special Healthcare Needs
OB Emergencies
Infectious Diseases
Pain Management
Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
Toxicological Emergencies – Opioids
Neurological Emergencies – Seizures
Endocrine Emergencies – Diabetes
Immunological Emergencies
Operations: 6.5 Hours
At-Risk Populations
Ambulance Safety
Field Triage—Disasters/MCIs
EMS Provider Hygiene, Safety, and Vaccinations
EMS Culture of Safety
Pediatric Transport
Crew Resource Management
EMS Research
Evidence Based Guidelines