CE Certificates

Thank you for choosing WEMSA for some or all of your continuing education! WEMSA is accredited to provide CE by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), the nationally recognized accreditation body for EMS continuing education. CAPCE-accredited CE is accepted by the Wisconsin DHS EMS Section for state license renewal and by the National Registry (NREMT) for national recertification.

This page walks you through finding your WEMSA certificates, renewing your Wisconsin license, recertifying with the National Registry, and fixing a missing record.

Where Is My WEMSA Certificate?

Where you find your certificate depends on how you earned the credit.

Download a Webinar or Learning Portal Certificate

1. Log in using your WEMSA Member Profile or Guest Profile with the Log In button at the top of this screen.
2. Go to your Member Compass by clicking your name in the top right.
3. Select the Continuing Education tab in the left-hand menu.
4. Click the button that says "View Credit" to download each individual certificate. You may also click the "Continuing Education Report" Button at the top to download classes from any period desired. 
5. Save a copy for your records. You will upload it for your Wisconsin renewal and can attach it in your National Registry transcript.

Looking for a certificate from another CE provider? Only the organization that issued a certificate can resend or correct it. CAPCE's Certificate Trouble tool can help you look up that provider's contact information.

Know Your Numbers

Most CE reporting problems come from a missing or mismatched ID number. You may have up to three, and each one identifies something different. When a registration form asks for a number, enter each one in its own field.

A National Registry number entered in a NEMSID field does not become a NEMSID, and your record may not match. Before your next WEMSA course, take a minute to make sure the numbers in your WEMSA profile are current and in the right fields.

Renewing Your Wisconsin EMS License

Wisconsin EMS licenses and EMR certificates renew every three years and expire on June 30. The current cycle runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, so CE you complete now counts toward your 2029 renewal. All renewals are completed online in the Wisconsin E-Licensing Portal, and DHS emails renewal notices to the address in your E-Licensing account, so keep it up to date.

Refresher Hours by Level

CPR and ACLS must be from an approved organization and completed within the last two years. Tactical EMS, Community EMS Practitioner, and Community Paramedic endorsements have no separate CE requirement.

Ways to Meet the Education Requirement

Wisconsin gives you several options. Training must be completed within the cycle.

• Current National Registry certification that is valid on the first day of the renewal cycle. You will enter your National Registry number and expiration date, and E-Licensing links directly to the National Registry.
• A refresher course at a Wisconsin EMS Training Center. The training center enters it into your E-Licensing account for you.
• CAPCE-accredited CE, such as WEMSA webinars, Learning Portal courses, and conference sessions, covering the subject areas required for your level. You upload your certificates into your renewal application. Wisconsin has no limit on online (distributive) learning, so all of your renewal hours can be completed online.
• CE through your EMS service (where you hold a Local Credential Agreement), documented on the DHS Continuing Education Record form for your level and signed by you, your Service Director, and your Medical Director: EMR (F-01935), EMT (F-01933), AEMT (F-01954), Paramedic and Intermediate (F-01938), Critical Care (F-01955). These forms also list the required subject areas for each level.
• Passing the National Registry recertification exam during the cycle, or completing an initial course at or above your current level.

Wisconsin Continuing Education Record Forms

Use the form for your level if you are documenting CE completed through your EMS service.

• EMS Continuing Education Record Emergency Medical Responder Refresher Requirements, F -01935 (PDF)
• EMS Continuing Education Record Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Requirements, F-01933 (Word)
• EMS Continuing Education Record Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Requirement, P-01954 (PDF)
• EMS Continuing Education Record Paramedic Refresher Requirements, F-01938 (PDF)
• EMS Continuing Education Record Critical Care Endorsement Refresher Requirements, F-01955 (PDF)

Using Your WEMSA Certificates in E-Licensing

1. Download your certificates from your Member Compass (see steps above).
2. Log in to the E-Licensing Portal. Review your Profile and update any outdated contact information. Wisconsin requires you to report name, address, and contact changes within 30 days.
3. When the renewal opens, go to the Applications tab and select Apply Now on the renewal application for your level.
4. Choose the CAPCE-accredited CE option and upload your certificates, along with your CPR card (and ACLS, if required).
5. You can Save and come back later. Your saved application will be under Continue in the Applications tab.
6. Sign electronically with your E-Licensing username and password and submit. DHS will email you if anything is missing.

Keep your records. DHS randomly audits renewals and asks that you keep copies of everything in your renewal application for at least five years. Missing documentation can lead to suspension or revocation.

Locked out of E-Licensing? Use the username and password reset option on the login page (you need access to the email on your account). If that doesn't work, email the Wisconsin EMS Section at dhsemssmail@dhs.wisconsin.gov with your name as it appears in E-Licensing, your date of birth, and the email address you want to use.

More from DHS: Wisconsin EMS Section  |  Renewal and late renewal information  |  Wisconsin scope of practice  |  Wis. Admin. Code DHS 110.07 (renewal rules)

Recertifying With the National Registry

National Registry certification renews every two years. For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics, certifications expire on March 31. Your exact date is on your National Registry dashboard. You can recertify by continuing education or by taking the recertification exam. The CE route follows the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP), which splits your hours into a National, a Local/State, and an Individual component. The National Registry accepts CAPCE-accredited education, and there is no limit on online education. All education must be directly related to EMS patient care.

Duplicate courses, instructor courses, management or leadership courses, clinical rotations, preceptor hours, skill examiner time, and volunteer time do not count. Late applications are accepted through April 30 with a late fee, but all education must be finished by March 31. Keep proof of your education for at least 36 months in case you are audited.

Import Your WEMSA Courses Into Your Transcript

Your CAPCE records do not transfer automatically. WEMSA reports your completion to CAPCE, and then you import it into your National Registry account.

1. Sign in to your National Registry account and go to Transcript under My Certification.
2. Click "Import CAPCE Courses." If you have a lot of courses, change the number of records shown so you can see them all.
3. Select the courses you want and click "Import my courses." The National Registry automatically assigns imported CAPCE courses to the right NCCP areas.
4. We recommend also attaching your WEMSA certificate to each class: click the name of the class (highlighted in blue), choose "Edit This Course," select your certificate, and click "Save Attachments."
5. Prefer a walkthrough? Watch the National Registry's step-by-step tutorial.

National Registry help: Recertification overview  |  Recertification Guide  |  CAPCE import FAQ  |  Help Center

Finished a Course but Can't Find the Record?

First figure out where it is missing. That tells you who can help.

About CAPCE Accreditation

CAPCE is the national accrediting body for EMS continuing education. Accreditation means a course has been reviewed against standards for instructional quality, course design, faculty qualifications, assessment, and recordkeeping. Here is what that means for you:

• It counts in Wisconsin and nationally. Wisconsin DHS and the National Registry both accept CAPCE-accredited CE toward your renewal requirements.
• Your record is verified. Accredited providers like WEMSA must report your completion to CAPCE. Imported CAPCE courses are already validated, which makes audits simpler.
• It's easy to check a provider. Before you sign up for CE anywhere, you can confirm the organization is accredited with CAPCE's provider search.
• Accuracy is part of integrity. Your CE record should reflect the education you actually completed. Give us complete, correct ID numbers, and let us know right away if something on your certificate is wrong.

Learn more: About CAPCE  |  CAPCE import tool FAQ  |  CAPCE on YouTube

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