Paramedic | EMSA

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.

Online paramedic licensing is now available! CLICK HERE to access the online system. CLICK HERE for information and tutorials.

Paramedic Applications

Initial In-State (California Graduates) Paramedic License Application Packet
Initial Out-of-State Paramedic Application Packet
Initial Challenge Paramedic Application Packet [Physicians, RN’s, Physician Assistants, and MICN’s ONLY]
Lapsed License Reinstatement Lapsed Less Than One Year Application Packet
Lapsed License Reinstatement Lapsed One Year or More Application Packet
Renewal Paramedic Application Packet
AUDIT Renewal Paramedic Application Packet

EMT/AEMT Certification Information
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Certification
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Local EMS Agencies
National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) Information
Online Licensing Information
Online Paramedic Licensing System
Paramedic Complaint & Discipline
Verify a License (Paramedic) or Certification (EMT, AEMT, Lay-Person Epinepherine Certification)

ADDITIONAL PARAMEDIC INFORMATION

Renewal Deadlines Table

Reinstatement (Lapsed License) Applications Requirements Table

PARAMEDIC TRAINING

CALIFORNIA APPROVED PARAMEDIC CONTINUING EDUCATION

CAPCE (formerly CECBEMS) Approved Continuing Education Courses/Providers Important notice: Paramedics must provide their state paramedic license number upon registering for CAPCE courses to ensure state approval of CE credits.
LEMSA Approved local and online NREMT Transition Courses [PDF]

CALIFORNIA APPROVED PARAMEDIC TRAINING PROGRAMS

PARAMEDIC TESTING – NREMT (National Registry of EMTs)

National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) Information
Contact NREMT
NREMT Paramedic Handbook [PDF]
NREMT NCCP
– California has not adopted the NCCP model yet; therefore, the NREMT “Traditional” recertification model remains available for California paramedics.
Paramedic Pass Rate Results [PDF]

PARAMEDIC ACCREDITATION

EMSA #130: EMT-P Accreditation Policy
Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) Paramedic Accreditation Report Form
LEMSA Administrators List
Uniform Treatment Protocols – Final Report [PDF]

OTHER PARAMEDIC INFORMATION

Informational Videos

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.

Community Paramedicine
Local Optional Scope of Practice
Military Veteran Pathways to EMS Certification and Licensure
Paramedics Deployed to California on Mutual Aid
Out of State Mutual Aid Form
Mutual Aid FAQ’s
Trial Studies

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