The Louisiana Bureau of EMS has established guidelines for “state approved” continuing education in response to the NREMT’s statement: The NREMT accepts continuing education that has received official approval through your State EMS office and/or CECBEMS
Also states: The Louisiana Bureau of EMS has pre-approved continuing education that fits into one or more of the following criteria:
- Common EMS Specialty Courses
- ACLS (AHA or ASHI): Hour for hour of instruction, up to 16 hours
- PALS (AHA or ASHI): Hour for hour of instruction, up to 16 hours
- Professional CPR or Healthcare Provider CPR: Hour for hour of instruction, up to 8 hours
Verification link: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/1858