What CE categories are required for paramedics in Pennsylvania?

Clinical patient care / core education: 27 hours; General CE: 9 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Pennsylvania EMT / Paramedic CE category requirements

How the 36 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for paramedics in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Clinical patient care / core education

27h

General CE

Own state model: 36 credits/2yr — ≥27 credits in clinical patient care/core education; current PA DOH-approved CPR on file in EMS Registry; reregistration via EMS Registry (no longer automatic).

Official source: Pennsylvania Dept of Health, Bureau of EMS (28 Pa. Code 1023)

Full requirements: Pennsylvania EMT / Paramedic CE requirements
When it's due: Pennsylvania EMT / Paramedic license renewal deadline

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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Pennsylvania EMT / Paramedic CE category requirements

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