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Epinephrine Autoinjector Certification (EPI), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic License (EMT-P)
License Description
All persons acting as lay-person rescuers providing an epinephrine autoinjector in an emergency situation must be certified to carry an epinephrine autoinjector device. All persons acting as emergency medical care personnel providing prehospital life support must be certified as an EMT, AEMT or licensed as an EMT-P, depending on skill level. EMTs and AEMTs are certified by local EMS agencies or approved public safety agencies. EMT-Ps are licensed by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). Fees: For EPI: $15.00 payable to the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) For EMT and AEMT : Varies according to local emergency medical services agency (county or region of counties) or approved public safety agency. For EMT-P: Initial Licensure for In-State Applicants: $300 Initial Licensure for Out-of-State Applicants: $350 License Renewal: $250 License Reinstatement: $300 For EMT-P: Examination: $125 payable to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Examination Frequency: Varies. Exam Locations: Various locations throughout the State. Fingerprinting: $49 Dept. of Justice & FBI. For EMT: Examination: $80 payable to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Examination Frequency: Varies. Exam Locations: Various locations throughout the State. Fingerprinting: $49 Dept. of Justice & FBI. For AEMT: Examination: $115 payable to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Examination Frequency: Varies. Exam Locations: Various locations throughout the State. Fingerprinting: $49 Dept. of Justice & FBI. Experience Requirement: For EPI: EPI certification includes successful completion of an epinephrine auto-injector training program approved by EMSA, and current certification in CPR and AED for infants, children and adults equivalent to the current standards of the American Red Cross and/or the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. For EMT: Must be 18 years of age and have an EMT course completion record; For AEMT: Must be currently certified as an EMT, with at least one year of experience For EMT-P: Must be currently certified as an EMT with additional experience and training Renewal Period: For all licenses/certifications, every 2 years. Special License Requirements: All new applicants for EMT, AEMT, and EMT-P must be fingerprinted for a state and federal background check. Persons operating private ambulance services must be licensed by the California Highway Patrol. Private ambulance drivers must be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Authority: Health & Safety Code, Division 2.5, implementing statute. EPI Regulations appear in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.9. EMT Regulations appear in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2. AEMT Regulations appear in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3. EMT-P Regulations appear in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 and 11. Average Time to Process Application: For EPI: Four to six weeks For EMT and AEMT : Varies from county to county For EMT-P: Two to four weeks
Licensing Agency
Emergency Medical Services Authority
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Division
Paramedic Program
10901 Gold Center Drive Ste 400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 323 9875
paramedic@emsa.ca.gov
https://emsa.ca.gov/
Active Status
Active
Certification
Certification required
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Specific course required
Exam
Third-party exam required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
08/09/2023
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