PARAMEDIC LICENSURE

 

The State of California requires all persons that provide paramedic level scope of practice emergency medical services to obtain a valid state issued paramedic license. UPDATE: Paramedic Renewals* (non-audit, no new disclosures) are now processed same-day via the Online Licensing System below! Submit your Renewal Application today. Expedite Initial application review by skipping the accounting line. Submit your paramedic initial application via the Online Licensing System. 

Online Paramedic Licensing

*Lapsed License/Reinstatement applications are not currently accepted through the online licensing system and must be submitted by mail. Visit our Forms page to download the Reinstatement Application.

All licensure fees are Non-Refundable.

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PARAMEDIC APPLICATIONS

ADDITIONAL PARAMEDIC INFORMATION

PARAMEDIC ACCREDITATION

California has not adopted the NCCP model yet; therefore, the NREMT “Traditional” recertification model remains available for California paramedics.

PARAMEDIC TESTING – NREMT (National Registry of EMTs)

PARAMEDIC TRAINING PROGRAMS and CONTINUING EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA APPROVED PARAMEDIC CONTINUING EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA APPROVED PARAMEDIC TRAINING PROGRAMS

REINSTATEMENT (LAPSED LICENSE) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Reinstatement (Lapsed License) Application Requirements Table

RENEWAL AND LATE FEE ASSESSMENT DEADLINES
Renewal Timeline Table

OTHER PARAMEDIC INFORMATION

If you have any questions please check out our Frequently Asked Questions or send an e-mail to the Paramedic Licensure Unit at paramedic@emsa.ca.gov.

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Paramedic Page – Contact Information:

Number of Currently Active California Paramedics

CONTACT US

Paramedic Mailing Address:
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Paramedic Licensure Program
11120 International Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Email: paramedic@emsa.ca.gov

Paramedic Licensure:
Phone: 916-323-9875 / 916-324-2875(fax)

CONTACT LEMSA

EMT/Advanced-EMT Certification:

Contact your Local EMS Authority (LEMSA).
Or visit the EMT page