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Certification & Accreditation: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Initial Certification for Out-of-state EMTs
and Nationwide EMT Certification EMTs

Do you have EMT certification outside of California, or hold certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)? These are the steps to follow, and the materials needed to obtain your California EMT certification:

Step	Description	Material Needed
1	Fill out CVEMS application	Completed, signed application Download form (pdf)
2	Provide proof of current out-of-state EMT certificate and proof of passing National Registry skills and written test	Copy of current out-of-state EMT card and NREMT card (or certificate showing successful completion of National Registry skills and written test).
3	Provide proof of age and identity (you must be 18 or older)	Copy of your legal photo identification
4	Provide proof of current CPR course completion	Copy of your CPR card
5	Pay initial certification fee	Check or money order for $35

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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Certification & Accreditation: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Initial Certification for Out-of-state EMTs and Nationwide EMT Certification EMTs

Initial Certification for Out-of-state EMTs
and Nationwide EMT Certification EMTs