Paramedic Initial & Continuous Accreditation

 

Apply for Paramedic Certification Online CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PORTAL

 

How Do I Become Accredited as a Paramedic or Flight Paramedic in Stanislaus County?

Initial Accreditation

If the applicant is applying for accreditation for the first time, the following must be submitted to SCEMSA online via the portal:

1. Paramedic or Flight Paramedic Accreditation Application
2. Application Fee 
3. Proof of affiliation with an approved SCEMSA ALS provider or Flight Program if applying for the Flight Paramedic. (Online Application Portal will submit this automatically to the affiliated provider.)
4. Copy of a valid California Paramedic license
5. Copy of a valid state or federal ID
6. A copy (front and back) of your current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider issued from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another program approved by the SCEMSA
7. Attend and successfully pass the Paramedic Accreditation Orientation (PAO) course and Protocol test.  Click here to enroll in the required SCEMSA PAO course.
8. Upon completion and verification of all the above requirements, the applicant will be authorized to complete a supervised pre-accreditation field evaluation of at least five (5) but no more than ten (10) ALS contacts with an approved Stanislaus County EMS ALS provider agency.  (If applying for the Flight Paramedic, this step will not be required.)

*If on probation with the California EMS Authority or local EMS Agency, submit a copy of the stipulation agreement with application. 

Renewal Accreditation

Applications need to be submitted 30 days prior to expiration of current certification.  We cannot guarantee application will be processed by your renewal date if not submitted timely.

Active accreditation that are not yet expired:

1. Paramedic Accreditation Application
2. Proof of affiliation with an approved SCEMSA ALS provider. (Online Application Portal will submit this automatically to the affiliated provider.)
3. Copy of a valid California Paramedic license
4. Copy of a valid state or federal ID
5. A copy (front and back) of your current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider issued from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another program approved by the SCEMSA
6. If renewing your Flight Paramedic accreditation a copy of a valid Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) will be required

Expired accreditation less than 6 months:

1. Complete the necessary steps for the Paramedic Accreditation Renewal 
2. Pay a Late Fee

Expired accreditation greater than 6 months but less than 12 months:

1. Complete the necessary steps for the Paramedic Accreditation Renewal 
2. Pay a Late Fee
3. Attend and successfully pass the Paramedic Accreditation Orientation (PAO) course and Protocol test.  Click here to enroll in the required SCEMSA PAO course.

Expired accreditation greater than 12 months:

1. Complete the necessary steps for the Paramedic Accreditation Renewal 
2. Pay a Late Fee
3. Attend and successfully pass the Paramedic Accreditation Orientation (PAO) course and Protocol test.  Click here to enroll in the required SCEMSA PAO course.
4. Upon completion and verification of all the above requirements, the applicant will be authorized to complete a supervised pre-accreditation field evaluation of at least five (5) but no more than ten (10) ALS contacts with an approved Stanislaus County EMS ALS provider agency.  (If applying for the Flight Paramedic, this step will not be required.)

 Note: All documents submitted must be legible to be accepted.

*If on probation with the California EMS Authority or local EMS Agency, submit a copy of the stipulation agreement with application. 

 

Application Fees

Fees
All fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee:

$112.00  Initial/Lapsed accreditation No Fee for continuous accreditation if submitted prior to expiration date.

 

Acceptable payment methods are Debit, Visa, or MasterCard.