Illinois Paramedic CPE

• Illinois Paramedic - Critical Care Standard Renewal Requirements: Illinois Paramedic - Critical Care licenses require renewal every 4 years, with 100 approved continuing education hours required per cycle. Licenses must be renewed at least 30 days before expiration by submitting renewal applications and CE documentation. While there is no minimum live CE hour requirement, CE must cover a range of relevant topics, including at least one hour on dementia care per cycle. CE coursework can be system-approved in-services, college courses, or online education with limits on repeated subject hours. Source

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• CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: Current CPR certification for healthcare providers covering didactic and skill evaluation is required for renewal, but hours do not count toward CE total.

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• Carryover & repeat-course rules: No more than 20% of CE hours may be on the same subject; no specific carryover rules found.

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• Documentation & audit: CE documentation must be submitted to EMS System; audits may occur. Proof of completion includes certificates or similar documentation. Source

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• Exemptions & waivers: Extensions may be granted by EMS Medical Director; application must be submitted before license expiration. Source

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• Renewal logistics: License expires if not renewed by expiration date; late renewal allowed within 60 days with late fee; reapplication required after 60 days expiration. Criminal background checks and child support declaration required at renewal. Source

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• Other CE Options:EMS System-approved in-services, Department-recognized college health care courses, online CE courses, seminars, and workshops qualify. Up to 20% of CE hours may be in the same subject per renewal cycle. Source