2026 NOV 25-HR EMS Recertification Course

Overview

Benchmark’s EMS Refresher and Recertification Courses are nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), eliminating the need for individual approval for most state EMS agencies.

Offered biannually and led by experienced EMS subject matter experts, these live, on-site courses are designed to deepen clinical knowledge and enhance patient care outcomes. The learning environment is structured to be welcoming and accessible, ensuring participants can engage fully and confidently.

Benchmark’s training meets the requirements outlined in Public Chapter No. 372 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3, as amended effective January 1, 2024. It may be used to fulfill the State EMS Incentive Pay Program criteria. Participants are responsible for submitting all required documentation to their employer in accordance with both employer and state deadlines.

This 25-hour EMS Recertification Course is designed for:

• EMTs renewing a state license or NREMT Basic certification
• EMT students requiring remediation after three unsuccessful NREMT exam attempts
• EMTs with a current state license whose NREMT certification has expired and need a refresher for re-entry
• EMTs seeking CAPCE-accredited or state-approved continuing education hours for license or certification maintenance

This EMS Recertification Course is designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and improve patient care outcomes. It provides:

• 25 of the 20 required hours for the Tennessee EMT Basic license renewal
• 25 of the 25 hours needed for Tennessee AEMT license renewal
• 29 of the 40 hours necessary for NREMT Basic re-registration
  • Completion of BLS CPR (4.0 CEH) as part of the course.

Delivered live and on-site, this course offers a focused, engaging learning experience led by EMS subject matter experts.

This 25.0-hour EMS Recertification Course includes: 

• Tennessee EMS pediatric & category hours requirements.
• Optional topics to meet the Arkansas EMS additional topics requirements.
• NREMT National Continued Competency (NCCP) 2025 model.
• National EMS Education Standards and Scope of Practice.
• AHA CPR Provider Update/renewal (4.0 CEH).
• EMT and AEMT skills practice sessions.
• Updates on CISM/CISD, stress management, and PTSD.
• Meets the objectives of the Vanessa K. Free Annual Training Requirement
• Updates on domestic violence & human trafficking.
• Delivered live and on-site over two 12-hour days, this CAPCE-accredited course is led by subject matter experts in a supportive, hands-on learning environment designed to maximize retention and confidence.

Course Completion Requirements Include:

• 100% course participation, and
• timely completion and submission of an online post-course survey.

 
Course Dates, Times, and Registration Deadline

• Friday, November 13, 2026, 0800 hours - 2000* hours, and
• Saturday, November 14, 2026, 0800 hours - 2000* hours.
  • *Sessions end at the noted time or when that day's objectives have been completed, whichever occurs first.
• All times Central Time Zone
• The registration deadline is midnight, November 7, 2026, or when the course is full, whichever occurs first. 
• Additional information is emailed after registration is submitted.

Optional Sessions - Opportunity for Additional CE

Additional continuing education offerings are available at steeply discounted prices. Pre-registration and pre-course work are required.

• ITLS Advanced Provider, Sunday, December 6, 2026, 16 CEH, Time TBD,  $139.00 
• Pediatric ITLS Provider, Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8 CEH, Time TBD, $139.00 

Optional Topics Meeting Arkansas EMS Additional Requirements

These topics are not included in the refresher course but are available as optional additional hours.

• Ethics & Professionalism, November 13, 2026, 2.0 CEH, CAPCE Course #24-BENC-F2-4016, $25.00
• Documentation, November 13, 2026, 2.0 CEH, CAPCE Course #24-BENC-F2-4017, $25.00
• AR Trauma System, November 14, 2026, 2.0 CEH, CAPCE Course #24-BENC-F2-4018, $25.00
• Stroke, November 14, 2026, 4.0 CEH, CAPCE Course #24-BENC-F2-4019, $25.00

Accreditation

This Continuing Education (CE) Activity is approved by Benchmark Medical Services, LLC, an organization accredited by the  Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 25.0 Hours of Advanced CEH.

The purpose of CAPCE is to standardize the review and approval of quality EMS Continuing Education activities. 

CAPCE Course #: 24-BENC-F2-5002

NREMT Course ID:  TO01019189

TN EMS Course Approval #: TBA

AR EMS Course Approval #: TBA

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