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EMS: 2023–2026 Late Renewal Licensing Information

Late renewal requirements for 2023–2026 licensure cycle

Wisconsin law (Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.05(1)) requires those who do EMS (Emergency Medical Services) work to be licensed or certified. All Wisconsin EMS licenses and certifications expire every three years.

If you didn’t complete the 2023–2026 Practitioner Renewal application process, your license or certificate expired on June 30, 2023. When your license or certificate expires, you are removed from the service roster and are no longer credentialed with your service.

To re-apply, first you must complete the 2023–2026 Practitioner Renewal application process for the appropriate license level. We will then issue you a 2023–2026 license or certificate. Once your license or certificate is issued then you can complete a Local Credential Agreement to be credentialed with any service.

Types of renewals

If your license or certificate expires, you can’t upgrade or downgrade your license or certificate level. You must renew at the level you had as of June 30, 2023.

Expand a section to learn more. Complete all applications through the EMS E-Licensing Portal

To apply for late renewal of your expired Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the Department of Health Services (DHS) in the Wisconsin scope of practice for EMR.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 16-hour Emergency Medical Responder refresher course based on the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Responder curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
    • You have completed 16 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Responder curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department; or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement; or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph.
  • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the certification expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.
  • You will need to submit a “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system for review for processing.

Education and training options for EMR late renewal

Below you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your expired EMR certificate and will be available options in your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the certification expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

You will be required to provide documentation of your completed education as declared in your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020), you will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for EMR or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023-2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 16-hour EMR refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMR curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 16 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMR curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • If you completed the 16 hours continuing education at an EMS service that you hold a current EMS local credential agreement (LCA) with, you will need to provide a completed F-01935 Wisconsin EMS Continuing Education Record into your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.
  • The form needs to be signed by you (the applicant), your Service Director and your Medical Director.

You have completed 16 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMR curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses, and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 16 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMR curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.

Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement, you will need to upload documentation of your successful completion of the NREMT recertification examination into your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your 2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss.111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats, the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction, offense, or charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application by selecting “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023–2026 Emergency Medical Responder Late Renewal” application you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Once the application is submitted, you will receive email communication to the email address listed in your Wisconsin E-Licensing system account. You will be notified if the application is incomplete and missing supporting documents and what items are needed to complete the application process.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

To apply for late renewal of your expired Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for EMT.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 40-hour EMT refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center, or
    • You have completed 40 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department; or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement; or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph.
  • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17 (1).
  • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.

Education and training options for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) late renewal

Below you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your expired EMT license and will be available options in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

You will be required to provide documentation of your completed education as declared in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020), you will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 40-hour EMT refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 40 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

You have completed 40 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 40 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application.

Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement, you will need to upload documentation of your successful completion of the NREMT recertification examination into your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023-2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your 2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction, offense, and/or charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023-2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application, you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application by selecting the “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner EMT Late Renewal” application you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Once the application is submitted, you will receive email communication to the email address listed in your Wisconsin E-Licensing system account. You will be notified if the application is incomplete and missing supporting documents and what items are needed to complete the application process.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

To apply for late renewal of your Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) license you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for AEMT.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 50-hour AEMT refresher course based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
    • You have completed 50 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department, or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement, or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph.
  • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.
  • You will need to submit a “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system for review for processing.

Education and training options for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) renewal

Below, you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your AEMT license and will be available options in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

You will be required to provide documentation of your completed education as declared in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020), you will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for AEMT at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 50-hour AEMT refresher course based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 50 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

You have completed 50 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 50 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin AEMT curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application.

Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement, you will need to upload documentation of your successful completion of the NREMT recertification examination into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023-2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your 2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17 (1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction/offense/charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application, you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application by selecting the “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner AEMT Late Renewal” application, you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

To apply for late renewal of your Paramedic license you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for Paramedic.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements for your Paramedic license through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 60-hour Paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
    • You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department; or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement; or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph.
  • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of an ACLS course at the health care professional level within the last two years by an organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.
  • You will need to submit a “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system for review for processing.

Education and training options for paramedic renewal

Below you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your Paramedic license and will be available options in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

You will be required to provide documentation of your completed education as declared in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020):

  • You will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for paramedic at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 60 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application.

Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement:

  • You will need to upload documentation of your successful completion of the NREMT recertification examination into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss. 111.321,111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction/offense/charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application by selecting the “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application, you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic Late Renewal” application, you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

To apply for late renewal of your Paramedic license with Critical Care endorsement you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for Paramedic with Critical Care endorsement.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements for your Paramedic license through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 60-hour Paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
    • You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department; or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement; or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph.
    • In addition to the requirements for late renewal of your Paramedic license, you have completed the continuing education requirements through one of the following options for your Critical Care endorsement:
      • You have completed a 24-hour critical care refresher course based on the Wisconsin Critical Care curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
      • You have completed 24 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Critical Care curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department, or
      • Successful completion of an initial Critical Care course between October 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023.
    • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
    • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
    • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of an ACLS course at the health care professional level within the last two years by an organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
    • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.
    • You will need to submit a “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system for review for processing.

Education and training options for Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement late renewal

Below you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your Paramedic license with Critical Care endorsement and will be available options in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

In your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application, you will have two separate sections for entering information to support both your Paramedic license and your Critical Care endorsement.

You will first be required to provide documentation of your completed Paramedic education.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020), you will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for Paramedic at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 60-hour Paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

  • If you completed the 60 hours continuing education at an EMS service that you hold a current EMS local credential agreement (LCA) with, you will need to provide a completed F-01938 Wisconsin EMS Continuing Education Record into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • The form needs to be signed by you (the applicant), your Service Director and your Medical Director.

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 60 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.

Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement:

  • You will need to upload documentation of your successful completion of the NREMT recertification examination into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.

After providing the information on your Paramedic continuing education, you will then be required to provide documentation of your completed Critical Care endorsement education.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for Critical Care endorsement at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 24-hour Critical Care refresher course based on the Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 24 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • If you completed the 24 hours Critical Care continuing education at an EMS service that you hold a current EMS local credential agreement (LCA) with, you will need to provide a completed F-01995 Wisconsin EMS Continuing Education Record into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.
  • The form needs to be signed by you (the applicant), your Service Director and your Medical Director.

You have completed 24 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 24 hours of Critical Care continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17 (1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

ACLS documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of an ACLS course within the last two years by an organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your ACLS course specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your ACLS, and upload a current copy of your ACLS document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction/offense/charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application, you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application by selecting the “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application, you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Late Renewal” application, you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

To apply for late renewal of your Intermediate license you will need to meet the following eligibility and training requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You are capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for Intermediate.
  • You have completed the continuing education requirements through one of the following options:
    • You have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020); or
    • You have completed a 60-hour Intermediate or Paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center; or
    • You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS; or
    • Recertification through examination by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement; or
    • Successful completion of an initial training course at or above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph
  • The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • You will need to provide documentation of successful completion of a ACLS course at the health care professional level within the last two years by an organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1).
  • Subject to Wis. Stats. §§ 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, you do not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by DHS.
  • You will need to submit a “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system for review for processing.

Education and training options for Intermediate renewal

Below you will find the educational options that you have to late renew your Intermediate license and will be available options in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application. The training shall be obtained during the triennium for which the license expired, October 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

You will be required to provide documentation of your completed education as declared in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application.

If you have current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal triennium (October 1, 2020), you will be asked to add the NREMT certification number assigned to you by the NREMT and the certification expiration date in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application. The Wisconsin E-Licensing system links directly to the NREMT.

If you successfully completed the initial education course for paramedic at an approved Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center where you completed your education and training and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

If you have completed a 60-hour Intermediate or Paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center:

  • You will be able to select the training center that you completed your education and training at and enter your course completion date in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application.
  • Your EMS training center will enter your education directly into your account in the Wisconsin E-Licensing system and you will not be required to provide education documentation.

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

You have completed 60 hours continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by DHS:

  • You can complete this educational opportunity by completing the education from an educational provider accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals." Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE accredits educational providers that provide on-line courses, live courses and virtual instructor-led training courses. Wisconsin does not have limits on distributive learning. In Wisconsin you can complete all on-line courses for renewals.
  • You will need to upload your course completion documentation from your CAPCE-accredited educational provider of 60 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin Intermediate or Paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department into your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application.

CPR documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of a CPR course at the health care professional level within the last two years by a CPR organization specified under. Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your CPR organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your CPR, and upload a current copy of your CPR document.

ACLS documentation for 2023–2026 renewal triennium

You will be required to provide documentation of successful completion of an ACLS course within the last two years by an organization specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1) in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application. You will be asked to select your ACLS course specified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.17(1), provide the expiration date of your ACLS, and upload a current copy of your ACLS document.

Arrest or conviction record

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.07(1)(e) states “Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.”

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 110.13(7) states “An EMS professional shall notify the department of a felony or misdemeanor conviction in writing within 48 hours after the entry of the judgement of conviction, including the date, time, place, and nature of the conviction of finding. Notice shall include a copy of the judgement of conviction and a copy of the complaint or other information which describes the nature of the crime in order that the department determine whether the circumstances of the crime of which the person was convicted are substantially related to the practice of emergency medical services.”

If you answer "yes" to any criminal history questions in your “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application, you must submit documentation for each conviction/offense/charge. Details on the type of documentation are provided in the application.

“2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application process

To complete the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application you will need to log into your E-Licensing account. You will be directed to “My Account.” You will want to navigate to “Profile” and review your demographic information and make any changes as needed. You will then navigate to the “Applications” tab and select the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application by selecting the “Apply Now.”

Please read and review the information in your application carefully. When prompted by the application, please ensure that you upload any requested documentation into the application.

If you cannot complete the application in one session, you can save the application and return to it by using the “Save” option in the “2023–2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application. When you return to complete the application, it will be available in the “Applications” tab of your E-Licensing account under “Continue.” Remember to complete your EMS late renewal application by December 31, 2023. If you do not complete the late renewal requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(1) by December 31, 2023 and you want to obtain current certification you will need to meet the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.09(2).

Once you successfully complete the “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application, you will need to submit it to the Wisconsin E-Licensing system. To submit your “2023-2026 EMS Practitioner Intermediate Late Renewal” application, you will electronically sign the application by entering your EMS account username and password. Before the final submission of the application, you will be asked if you want to submit the application.

Applications are processed in the order that they are submitted and follow Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 110.10.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

Tactical EMS, Community EMS Practitioner, and Community Paramedic Endorsements

To late renew a Tactical EMS, Community EMS Practitioner, or Community Paramedic endorsement on an EMS practitioner license, you will only need to complete the late renewal process for your core EMS practitioner license. There are no continuing education requirements for a Tactical EMS, Community EMS Practitioner, or Community Paramedic endorsement.

If you are not renewing your expired certificate or license, you can request to have your EMS account made inactive. If you wish to inactivate your Wisconsin E-Licensing system account please email the Wisconsin EMS Section. In your email, please include your name as it appears in your EMS account and written notification that you are not renewing your current certificate or license.

If you need assistance, please contact the Wisconsin EMS Section.

Renewal process audits

The EMS office does random audits of the renewal process. If we select you for an audit, you must provide all requested documents. Keep copies of any information you enter in the EMS Practitioner Renewal application for at least five years.

If you don’t have the required documents, we may suspend or take away your EMS license.

Questions? Contact dhsemssmail@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Last revised June 30, 2023