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Continuing Education Credits, or CEUs as they are often referred to, are brief educational courses required by many employers in a variety of industries, most commonly in the healthcare and education fields.

CEUs are mandated because changes in many fields, particularly in healthcare and education, occur at rapid rates, and CEUs are an effective way in which to stay abreast with the latest knowledge and information in a field. Furthermore, there is an extra importance society weighs on the quality of services provided by particular industries, such as the healthcare and education workforce, and so CEUs have become essential in ensuring their competency.

That said, Emergency Medical Service workers, being a crucial link in the healthcare system chain, are often required to acquire a certain number of CEs.

They are required to do this about every 3 years. It is common that after EMS workers receive initial certification for whatever field they may be in, they are expected to attend educational classes.

You may be also asking yourself, what happens if I'm an EMS employee and I keep putting off my CEU requirements or am unable to get to them for a while?

There is a reasonable chance that at any time your employers can review your employment with them. Upon doing so, they may decide that you are not meeting the requirements and standards necessary to remain on their payroll.

This is not to say that some extensions aren't permitted, they can be. But you often may need to apply for them ahead of time with a justifiable reason for doing so. Extensions are rarely, if ever, granted when they are requested past all the key deadlines with flimsy excuses.

But of course, if you want to print your certificate here after taking the modules at your own pace, start here now or when you have time. Work at your own pace and choose what is best for your learning style.

Note: You can also go to your state's website and in their health section. They'll likely have important info on the continuing education details you may be looking for. Save time. Save money with certified EMS continuing education.