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Certification & Accreditation

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Important Notice
Due to the increased volume of applications for EMT certification, 30 days may be required for processing and issuing EMT certification cards.

Initial EMT Certification
Do you want to work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in the Coastal Valleys region? You must obtain certification from the agency. More...

EMT Recertification
To renew your EMT certification status every two years, you must keep your CPR certificate current, and take continuing education or refresher classes from an approved CE provider. More...

Lapsed EMT Certification
If you have been certified as an EMT in the past, but do not hold a current certification, you may be able to renew your certification status by following one of these procedures. More...

Initial Certification for Out-of-state EMTs
Do you have EMT certification outside of California? These are the steps to follow, and the materials needed to obtain your EMT certification. More...

Attention Sonoma and Mendocino EMTs!

Did you know you can get certified by mail?

It's easy! Just follow the instructions for your certification needs, and mail the materials to:

Coastal Valleys EMS Agency
475 Aviation Blvd., Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Nationwide EMT Certification
Do you hold certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)? You must obtain California EMT certification by following the steps for initial certification for out-of-state EMTs.

Related Links

EMS Policy: EMT Certification (pdf)

EMS Certification/Accreditation Fee Schedule (pdf)

CVEMS Application Form (pdf)

Skills Competency Verification Form (pdf)

Approved CE Providers List (pdf)

Training and Education Opportunities

National Registry of EMTs (NREMT)

California Emergency Medical Services Authority

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