PARAMEDIC LICENSURE
NEWS ALERTS
- CHANGES ARE COMING TO NREMT’S ALS PSYCHOMOTOR EXAMINATION (Visit NREMT’s Key Initiatives page to learn more).
- EMSA is experiencing delays in receiving timely criminal background records from the California Department of Justice (DOJ)/ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Please see the DOJ FAQ’s for Individuals for further information.
Paramedic Renewals (non-audit, no new disclosures) are 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.
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Paramedic License Renewal Reminders are now being sent to the email address on file. To update your email address at any time, please visit our Forms page to download the “Notice of Change of Address” document and email to paramedic@emsa.ca.gov.
All licensure fees are Non-Refundable.
- Accreditation
- Testing - National Registry of EMTs (NREMT)
- Training Programs and Continuing Education
- Livescan Locations
- California has not adopted the NCCP model yet/ therefore, the NREMT “Traditional” recertification model remains available for California paramedics.
CALIFORNIA APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION
- CAPCE 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 TRAINING PROGRAMS
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Program Accreditation
- Department of Consumer Affairs – Bureau of Private Post Secondary Education
RENEWAL AND LATE FEE ASSESSMENT DEADLINES
REINSTATEMENT (LAPSED LICENSE) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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
- Paramedics Deployed to California on Mutual Aid (pdf)
- Out of State Mutual Aid Form (pdf)
- Mutual Aid FAQ’s (pdf)
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Email: paramedic@emsa.ca.gov
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CENTRAL REGISTRY
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- Central Registry Google App Now Available for Mobile Devices (PDF)
Related Links
State Agencies
Contact UsCONTACT 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 Agency (LEMSA).
Or visit the EMT page