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Certification & Accreditation: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Initial EMT Certification




Initial EMT Certification
Do you want to work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in the Coastal Valleys region? You must obtain certification from the agency. Certification is required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 4.

These are the steps to follow, and the materials needed to obtain your initial EMT certification:

Step Description Material Needed
1 Complete EMT-1 course Course completion certificate
2 Complete National Registry testing Proof of passing the NREMT skills and written exams
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 CPR course completion Copy of your CPR card
6 Pay initial certification fee Check or money order for $35
Attention Sonoma and Mendocino EMTs!

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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