North Dakota ems CE courses

Curated courses matched to North Dakota’s EMTs and paramedics renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

60CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Relicensure window January 1–June 30 of the expiration year; state license is 2 years expiring June 30.

Source: North Dakota Department of Health

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
National Component (NCCR)	30 hours	Every 2 years	All EMTs and paramedics
Local/State Component (LCCR)	15 hours	Every 2 years	All EMTs and paramedics
Individual Component (ICCR)	15 hours	Every 2 years	All EMTs and paramedics

National Component (NCCR) (30 hours, every 2 years)

30-Hour NCCP National Component NRP (Paramedic) Refresher

Safety Unlimited · 30h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited (F3) for 30 Paramedic (NRP) CE hours)

$150.00listed at 38% off on provider siteView course →

Note: Meets the 30-hour national component of the NCCP model — airway, cardiology, trauma, medical, and operations. CAPCE-accredited for paramedics.

Local/State Component (LCCR) (15 hours, every 2 years)

15-Hour NCCP State/Local Component NRP (Paramedic) Refresher

Safety Unlimited · 15h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited (F3) for 15 Paramedic (NRP) CE hours)

$90.00listed at 40% off on provider siteView course →

Note: Built for the 15-hour state/local component in states without additional specific local requirements.

Individual Component (ICCR) (15 hours, every 2 years)

15-Hour NCCP Individual Component NRP (Paramedic) Refresher

Safety Unlimited · 15h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited (F3) for 15 Paramedic (NRP) CE hours; includes HazMat awareness for EMS)

$90.00listed at 40% off on provider siteView course →

Note: Fills the 15-hour individual component and includes HazMat awareness training for EMS.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

EMS-CE: Capnography for Paramedics

Safety Unlimited · 1h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited for 1 Paramedic (NRP) CE hour)

$15.00View course →

Note: One-hour CAPCE course on capnography interpretation — a focused way to earn airway or medical hours.

EMS-CE: Oxygenation for All Levels

Safety Unlimited · 0.5h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited for 0.5 CE hours (all provider levels))

$10.00View course →

Note: Short CAPCE-accredited refresher on oxygenation — a cheap way to top up airway hours.

30-Hour Paramedic Refresher (Florida)CE Broker

Impact EMS Training · 30h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited; CE Broker-approved; satisfies Florida paramedic recertification)

$147.00View course →

Note: Earn all 30 Florida recertification hours in one online course. CAPCE-accredited and CE Broker-approved, with hours also applicable toward NREMT recertification.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby Syndrome

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited provider (Wild Iris, in business since 1998); confirm your state EMS office accepts ANCC CE)

$15.00View course →

Note: Three-hour course on recognition and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma — counts toward pediatric hours where your state requires them.

Infection Control: Preventing and Controlling Infectious Diseases

Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited provider (Wild Iris, in business since 1998); confirm your state EMS office accepts ANCC CE)

$24.00View course →

Note: Six-hour infection prevention and control course covering PPE, the chain of infection, and occupational exposures.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 60-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

60-Hour NCCP NRP (Paramedic) RefresherBundle

Safety Unlimited · 60h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited (F3) for 60 Paramedic (NRP) CE hours; accepted for NREMT recertification and by most state EMS offices)

$240.00listed at 43% off on provider siteView course →

Note: Covers the full 60-hour NREMT paramedic recertification in one purchase. Online with 24/7 customer support and printable certificates.

Axene CE Unlimited — Paramedic RecertificationBundle

Axene CE · 60h · self-paced · CAPCE (Every course CAPCE-accredited; completions auto-uploaded to NREMT)

$175.00per year; individual courses from $10/creditView course →

Note: Unlimited CAPCE-accredited paramedic CE for a year, organized by NCCP topic area. Podcast-style audio lessons built for shift work; completions upload to NREMT automatically.

FOAMfrat EMS Library (Annual)Bundle

FOAMfrat · 60h · self-paced · CAPCE (200+ hours of on-demand CAPCE and ANCC-accredited CE; completions reported through CAPCE to NREMT)

$159.99annual subscriptionView course →

Note: Annual subscription with 200+ hours of on-demand CAPCE-accredited CE, including a full paramedic refresher learning path. Free blog and podcast content also available.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Bound Tree EDU — 5 Free CE Courses on SignupFree

Bound Tree EDU · 5h · self-paced · CAPCE (CAPCE-accredited EMS1 Academy courses; completions auto-reported to CAPCE)

Freefive courses free with signup; full 150-hour library is paidView course →

Note: Five CAPCE-accredited EMS courses free when you sign up — typically 1 hour each. A solid no-cost start on any renewal cycle.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Dakota EMTs and paramedics need?

North Dakota EMTs and paramedics need 60 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for North Dakota EMTs and paramedics renewal?

Each renewal cycle requires: National Component (NCCR) (30 hours); Local/State Component (LCCR) (15 hours); Individual Component (ICCR) (15 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the North Dakota renewal deadline?

Relicensure window January 1–June 30 of the expiration year; state license is 2 years expiring June 30.

Does NREMT recertification count toward North Dakota CE?

In most cases, yes. North Dakota aligns with the NREMT NCCP model (national, local/state, and individual components), so CAPCE-accredited courses that count for NREMT paramedic recertification typically count for North Dakota renewal too. Always confirm with the North Dakota Department of Health before relying on this.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the North Dakota Department of Health. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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