A paramedic's credentials rarely expire together. The National Registry runs on a March 31 deadline, AHA cards expire at the end of their issue month, and state licenses and agency requirements follow their own calendars. Med-Cert Pro was built by a firefighter/paramedic to keep all of them visible at once.
A typical paramedic credential set
| Credential | Who sets the rules | Renewal basics |
|---|---|---|
| National Registry Paramedic | National Registry | Expires March 31; 60 NCCP hours or the exam |
| State paramedic license | Your state EMS office | Varies by state; some require current National Registry |
| BLS Provider | AHA (or your employer's accepted provider) | Two years, through the end of the issue month |
| ACLS Provider | AHA | Two years, through the end of the issue month |
| PALS Provider | AHA | Two years, through the end of the issue month, when required |
| Trauma course (PHTLS, ITLS or equivalent) | Course provider or employer | Per course and employer policy |
| EVOC / emergency vehicle operations | Employer or state | Per agency policy |
| FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800 | FEMA Emergency Management Institute | Completed once unless your agency sets a refresher |
Why paramedics lapse
- The dates live in different places: a wallet card, an email, an agency spreadsheet.
- CE hours are logged in one system and certificates are saved somewhere else.
- Shift work makes it easy to miss a class that was the last one before a deadline.
How Med-Cert Pro helps
- Scan a card or certificate and the dates are filled in for you.
- See every credential's status on one screen, with the next one to expire at the top.
- Track National Registry NCCP hours against the 2025 model.
- Find renewal classes near you, and share a secure credential packet with a new employer in seconds.
- $24.99 per year, or free through an agency seat.