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Certification & Accreditation: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
EMT Recertification
Important Reminder
To ensure certification renewal before your current card expires, please submit your paperwork to the agency at least 4 weeks in advance.
You card will be mailed to you.
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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 (pdf).
These are the steps to follow, and the materials needed to renew your EMT certification:
| Step |
Description |
Material Needed |
| 1 |
Complete 24 hours of approved CE, or complete an EMT-I refresher training class |
Copies of CE certificates, or copy of EMT refresher course completion certificate |
| 2 |
Complete a skills competency verification |
Completed state skills competency verification form, signed by one of the following:
- Licensed paramedic
- Certified EMT
- Licensed RN, or
- Licensed physician
A copy of the signee's valid certification must be included with your completed form.
Download form (pdf) |
| 3 |
Fill out CVEMS application |
Completed, signed application
Download form (pdf) |
| 4 |
Provide proof of age and identity (you must be 18 or older) |
Copy of your legal photo identification |
| 5 |
Provide proof of current CPR course completion |
Copy of your CPR card |
| 6 |
Provide proof of current EMT certification |
Copy of your current EMT certification card |
| 7 |
Pay recertification fee |
Check or money order for $25 |
Napa EMTs: In-person certification processing is available by appointment at the Napa EMS office. Call the Napa office at 707-253-4341.
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