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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

• Paramedics Deployed to California on Mutual Aid   [DOC]
• Frequently Asked Questions
• EMT and AEMT Certification and Paramedic License Status Verification
• LEMSA Paramedic Accreditation Report Form
• Licensure Forms and Applications These forms are not to be used by EMTs or Advanced EMTs. Please contact your Local EMS Agency for further information.
• 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
• Search for California Approved Continuing Education Providers
• National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Pass Rates
• CECBEMS Approved Continuing Education Courses/Providers
• Search for Approved Paramedic, EMT, AEMT, and MICN Training Programs
• Local Optional Scope of Practice
• Trial Studies

If you have any questions please send them in an e-mail to paramedic@emsa.ca.gov

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]