2025 South Carolina EMS Recertification Process

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control provides oversight and guidance of the recertification process of South Carolina EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for South Carolina, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions.

Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (January 2022) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm the rules, regulations, and processes with your local EMS authorities. If you notice any inaccurate or out-of-date information, please let us know so we can make corrections.

SOUTH CAROLINA EMS RECERTIFICATION GUIDE

Does South Carolina follow the NREMT’S NCCP Model?

Yes, the State of South Carolina follows the NREMT NCCP Model. Information on recertifying your NREMT can be through the following:  EMR | EMT | AEMT | Paramedic.  Links to Additional Information on South Carolina’s EMS requirements can be found on the Department of Health and Environmental Control page.

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When should I apply for recertification?

South Carolina recommends applying for recertification at a minimum of 30 days prior to certification expiration date. More information on the certification process can be found here. 

South Carolina Department of Health says I need an updated BLS or ACLS certification to recertify for EMS credentials but they won’t accept on-line only courses, does this include your BEACON program?

Our BEACON course is a hybrid program that combines the online American Heart Association Heartcode modules for ACLS, BLS, or PALS with a hands-on skill session on the innovative RQI 1Stop® skills testing station. In South Carolina, we have three locations to choose from to complete the hands-on skills:  Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. 

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ONLINE RECERTIFICATION WITH CODE ONE:

Code One offers Online NREMT Recertification courses for each level of EMS Provider:

• Online EMT Recertification Course – Consists of 40 hours of online content which satisfies all continuing education requirements. Participants attend 16 hours (or more if desired) of training as live (F5) virtual instructor-led courses in an online webinar. Live courses are scheduled weekdays between 10am and 6pm with 5 courses offered per day (additional evening and weekend sessions are scheduled during February and March). The remaining 24 hours are pre-recorded distributive education (F3) which may be completed anytime. Register Here
• Online AEMT Recertification Course – Consists of 50 hours of online content which satisfies all continuing education requirements. Participants attend 21.5 hours (or more if desired) of training as live (F5) virtual instructor-led courses in an online webinar. Live courses are scheduled weekdays between 10am and 6pm with 5 courses offered per day (additional evening and weekend sessions are scheduled during February and March). The remaining 28.5 hours are pre-recorded distributive education (F3) which may be completed anytime. Register Here
• Online Paramedic Recertification Course – Consists of 60 hours of online content which satisfies all continuing education requirements. Participants attend 25 hours (or more if desired) of training as live (F5) virtual instructor-led courses in an online webinar. Live courses are scheduled weekdays between 10am and 6pm with 5 courses offered per day (additional evening and weekend sessions are scheduled during February and March). The remaining 35 hours are pre-recorded distributive education (F3) which may be completed anytime. Register Here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR NREMT RECERTIFICATION

CAN I COMPLETE ALL OF MY CONTINUING EDUCATION ONLINE?

Yes. Code One’s Online EMT Recertification course provides all required continuing education hours in a flexible virtual format. Participants complete a combination of scheduled live courses in a virtual conference room and distributive pre-recorded courses which may be completed at any time.

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LIMITS ON DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION?

EMT Recertification limits distributive education (pre-recorded) course hours. Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses are conducted in real-time via webinar and are approved in the F5 category by the NREMT. There is no limit for hours that can be obtained through VILT.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR LIVE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING THROUGH THE ONLINE EMT RECERTIFICATION COURSE?

Live courses are scheduled on weekdays from 10am to 6pm with five courses offered per day. There are additional evening and Saturday sessions scheduled during February and March. Most classes are one hour in length.

IF I RENEW MY NREMT CERTIFICATION, DO I STILL NEED TO GET A STATE CERTIFICATION?

EMTs need a state certification to practice. The EMT can easily submit their updated NREMT certification through the state licensing portal to obtain updated state EMT certification.

Helpful Links

NREMT Recertification Information for EMR | EMT | AEMT | Paramedic

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control