Section 100069.01 - [Operative 1/1/2025] EMT Certification Renewal(a) In order to renew certification, an EMT shall: (1) Possess a current EMT Certification issued in California.(2) Meet one of the following continuing education requirements: (A) Successfully complete a twenty-four (24) hour refresher course from an approved EMT training program within the 24 months prior to applying for renewal, or(B) Obtain at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education (CE), within the 24 months prior to applying for renewal, from an approved CE provider in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 3.5 of this Division.1. CE hours may be used to renew multiple licensure/certification types as long as they are earned within the licensure/certification cycle being renewed and were not used in a previous cycle.(3) Complete an application form and other processes as specified in Section 100068, subdivisions (b)(3)-(b)(9), of this Chapter.(4) Complete the criminal history background check requirements as specified in Article 6, Chapter 4.1 of this Division when changing certifying entities. The certifying entity shall receive the State and Federal criminal background check results before issuing a certification.(5) Submit a completed skills competency verification form, EMSA-SCV (01/17). Form EMSA-SCV (01/17) is herein incorporated by reference. Skills competency shall be verified by direct observation of an actual or simulated patient contact. Skills competency shall be verified by an individual who is currently certified or licensed as an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant, or Physician and who shall be designated by an EMS approved training program (EMT training program, AEMT training program, Paramedic training program or CE provider), or an EMS service provider. EMS service providers include, but are not limited to, public safety agencies, private ambulance providers and other EMS providers. Verification of skills competency shall be valid for a maximum of two (2) years for the purpose of applying for recertification.(6) Starting 24 months after the effective date of this subsection, an EMT renewing his or her certification for the first time shall submit documentation of successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider: (A) The use and administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist that meets the standards and requirements of section 100067.11, subsection (c).(B) The use and administration of epinephrine by auto-injector that meets the standards and requirements of section 100067.11, subsection (d).(C) The use of a glucometer that meets the standards and requirements of section 100067.11, subsection (e).(D) If an individual possesses a current California-issued paramedic license or California Advanced EMT certificate, then the individual need not comply with subsections (A)-(C), above.(b) The EMT certifying entity shall issue a wallet-sized certificate card, pursuant to Section 100221.01, subdivisions (c) and (d), of Chapter 9 of this Division, within forty-five (45) days to eligible individuals who apply for EMT renewal and successfully complete the requirements of this Chapter.(c) If the EMT renewal requirements are met within six (6) months prior to the current certification expiration date, the EMT Certifying entity shall make the effective date of renewal the date immediately following the expiration date of the current certificate. The certification will expire the last day of the month two (2) years from the day prior to the effective date.(d) If the EMT renewal requirements are met greater than six (6) months prior to the expiration date, the EMT Certifying entity shall make the effective date of renewal the day the certificate is issued. The certification expiration date will be the last day of the month two (2) years from the effective date.(e) A California certified EMT who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and whose certification expires while deployed on active duty, or whose certification expires less than six (6) months from the date they return from active duty deployment, with the Armed Forces of the United States shall have six (6) months from the date they return from active duty deployment to complete the requirements of Section 100069.01, subdivisions (a)(2)-(a)(5). In order to qualify for this exception, the individual shall: (1) Submit proof of his or her membership in the Armed Forces of the United States, and(2) Submit documentation of his or her deployment starting and ending dates.(3) Continuing education credit may be given for documented training that meets the requirements of Chapter 3.5 of this Division while the individual was deployed on active duty.(4) The continuing education documentation shall include verification from the individual's Commanding Officer attesting to the training attended.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100069.01
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1797.109, 1797.170 and 1797.175, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.61, 1797.62, 1797.109, 1797.118, 1797.170, 1797.184, 1797.210 and 1797.216, Health and Safety Code; and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Section 101.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former chapter 2, article 5 (sections 100080-100081) to chapter 3.1, article 5 (sections 100069.01-100069.02) and renumbering of section 100080 to section 100069.01 filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).