EMT Certification (Lapsed)

An individual may not work as an EMT or represent him/herself as an EMT with a lapsed certificate. There are no exceptions.

To restore an EMT Certificate lapsed for less than 6 months, complete the steps listed for EMT recertification under the “EMT Recertification” section above.

For an EMT Certificate lapsed greater than 6 months, but less than 12 months, complete the following items:

  1. Complete 36 hours of continuing education from an approved CE provider OR complete a 24 hour EMT refresher course from an approved training program plus 12 hours of continuing education from an approved CE provider.
  2. Skills testing and a completed Skills Competency Verification Form from an approved EMT Training Program or by an approved EMS service provider.
  3. Complete steps 2, 4, and 5, as applicable, in the “EMT Recertification” Section.

For an EMT Certificate lapsed 12 months or more, complete the following items:

  1. Complete 48 hours of continuing education from an approved CE provider OR complete a 24 hour EMT refresher course from an approved training program, plus 24 hours of continuing education from an approved CE provider.
  2. Skills testing and a completed Skills Competency Verification Form from an approved EMT Training Program or by an approved EMS service provider.
  3. If your NREMT has lapsed, you will be required to renew that, and submit proof of that renewal, along with your other application materials.
  4. Complete steps 2 and 5 in the “EMT Recertification” Section.
  5. Submit a copy of your California Department of Justice and FBI Live Scan background report.