Paramedic Accreditation

In addition to California State Licensure as a Paramedic, Paramedic’s are required to acquire and maintain accreditation through the Alameda County EMS in order to practice as a Paramedic in Alameda County.

Initial Paramedic Accreditation

Initial local accreditation for paramedics to practice in Alameda County shall be granted upon successful completion of the following:

  • Provide a copy of a valid California Paramedic License.
  • Attend the Alameda County EMS system orientation (offered monthly), arranged through your provider agency.
  • Provide documentation of training and competency in the local optional and expanded scope of practice.
  • Complete an accreditation application.
  • Pay the accreditation fee – $100.00 by money order, cashier’s check, online payment, or department PO only. Cash and personal checks are not accepted by Alameda County EMS.
  • Provide proof of employment with an approved Paramedic provider agency.
  • Accreditation will be granted upon successful completion of conditions above within 30 days from the date the accreditation application is received. A candidate failing to do so must reapply.

Continuous Paramedic Accreditation

Once issued, accreditation shall be continuous as long as the following conditions are met:

  • Maintain a valid California Paramedic License.
  • Meet local requirements for updates in local policy, procedure, protocol and local optional scope of practice, and comply with the requirements in the system-wide Quality Improvement program Policy #2000.
  • If any of the above requirements are not met or maintained, accreditation to practice will be withdrawn until the requirement(s) are successfully completed.
  • A Paramedic whose accreditation has been withdrawn for more than one year is required to re-apply for initial accreditation.