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Paramedic Licensure and Testing
For Practical Exams Outside of California Visit the NREMT Website at www.nremt.org
Computer Based Testing replaced the written NREMT exam effective January 1, 2007. To locate a Pearson Vue Test Center to take the written licensing exam you can go to www.vue.com/nremt and click on “Locate a Test Center ”. At the same location you may also download a practice test that will provide an opportunity for you to learn how to navigate your way through computer-based examinations. It includes a practice exam that gives you an opportunity to become familiar with the operations of computer-based testing.
- EMT/Paramedic Test Sites for National Registry Computer Based Written Exams
- Pearson Vue - click on Locate a Test Center.
- National Registry Practical Exam Dates in California [DOC] [PDF]
- Licensing Website Workgroup Survey [DOC]
Paramedic Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- LEMSA Licensure Verification System — This Page is authorized for Local EMS Agency verification of Paramedic Licensure and requires USER ID and Password. In order to get your ID and password send an e-mail to MedicIDPW@emsa.ca.gov. Requests must come from Local EMS Agencies or entities that hire Paramedics.
- LEMSA Paramedic Accreditation Report Form [DOC]
- Licensure Forms and Applications
- Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)
- Enforcement Information
- Procedure for requesting temporary recognition of out-of-state EMTs and Paramedics providing mutual aid
- California Approved Paramedic CE Training Providers [EXCEL] [HTML]
- CECBEMS Approved Continuing Education Courses/Providers
- Paramedic and EMT Training Programs [EXCEL] [HTML]
- CECBEMS Approved EMT Courses
- Local Optional Scope of Practice
- Trial Studies
Paramedic Related Information
- California Paramedic Program Directors
- EMSA #130: EMT-P Accreditation Policy
- Local EMS Agency Administrators List
- National Registry of EMTs
- Uniform Treatment Protocols - Final Report [PDF]