Department of Health Services

​​​​​​​​​Notifications

• CPR, ACLS, PALS/Handtevy or PEPP courses must have an instructor-led, hands-on classroom skills component for the certification to be considered valid. Certification cards issued for online-only courses with no hands-on skills component will not be accepted. ​​

• ​Requirements to submit proof of current PHTLS/ITLS, course recognition for Paramedic Initial, Recertification, or Continuous Accreditation is no longer required (effective 2/19/2023).  

Application ​Instructions

To become an accredited Paramedic or to renew/reinstate an existing Paramedic accreditation, follow the instructions on the applicable page below:

• ​Initial Paramedic Accreditation ​
  

• Paramedic Accreditation Continuous or Renewal
  

  
  

​ Additional Information and Forms

• ​​Paramedic Orientation Calendar 2024​​
  

• SCEMSA Paramedic Orientation [Mandatory for initial and reinstating (accreditation lapsed) Paramedic Accreditation.]
  

• Paramedic Infrequent Skills Verification Form (Mandatory for continuous accrediting Paramedics.)
  

• Paramedic Infrequent or Critical Skills Step-by-Steps​​​​

• Change of Name Notice (You will need to provide legal documentation and a photo ID to receive a new card.)
  

• Address Change Notice (It is the Paramedics's responsibility to notify the certifying entity of her/his current mailing address within 30 calendar days of any changes.)
  

• Paramedic – Change of Employer or Affiliation (If you are switching employers you must fill this form out ASAP.)