Louisiana links state EMS licensure to National Registry certification for most levels. That makes your National Registry recertification the key step in keeping your Louisiana license.
National Registry requirement by level
| Level | National Registry for Louisiana licensure |
|---|---|
| EMR | Recognized, but optional |
| EMT | Required for initial license and renewals |
| AEMT | Required for initial license and renewals |
| Paramedic | Required for initial license and renewals |
Source: the National Registry's Louisiana Bureau of EMS profile. The National Registry notes that state information is provided for convenience, so always verify with the Louisiana Bureau of EMS.
What that means for your renewal
- Keep your National Registry certification current: EMT, AEMT and Paramedic certifications expire March 31. See the National Registry guide for the 2025 NCCP hours.
- Track your Louisiana license as a separate credential with its own number and expiration date.
- Confirm any Louisiana-specific state or local requirements with the Louisiana Bureau of EMS .
Renewal classes in the New Orleans area
Need BLS, ACLS or PALS before your renewal? Use the New Orleans renewal class finder.
How Med-Cert Pro helps
- Store the card or certificate once, with the expiration date read from the document by on-device scanning.
- See the credential move from Active to Expiring Soon, Critical and Expired, so nothing surprises you on shift.
- Get a reminder before the window closes, and mark a renewal In Progress while you finish it.
- Share a time-limited link or QR packet with an employer instead of emailing photos of your card.
- Your whole professional wallet is $24.99 per year, and agency-sponsored seats cost you nothing.