EMS DISPATCHER ACCREDITATION & RE-ACCREDITATION

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How Do I Become Accredited? | Application Forms & Fees | Accreditation Policy | FAQ's

HOW DO I BECOME ACCREDITED?

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Initial Accreditation: If this is your first time applying for accreditation you need to submit the following:

1. Application with Affidavit.
2. Copy of a valid National Academy of Emergency Dispatch (EMD) Certification.
3. Copy of current CPR, Professional Rescuer, or Health Care Provider card.
4. Copy of a valid state or federal ID.
5. Proof of affiliation with an approved EMD Center that serves San Joaquin County.
6. Application fee (non-refundable).
7. State of California Department of Justice Live Scan Background Check (must be completed no more than 90 days prior to submission of your Application).

Re-accreditation: If the applicant is being re-accredited, the following must be submitted:

1. Application with Affidavit.
2. Proof of four (4) hours of ride-along observation with an approved advanced life support provider.
3. Copy of current National EMD Certification.
4. Copy of current CPR, Professional Rescuer, or Health Care Provider card.
5. Copy of a valid state or federal ID.
6. Proof of affiliation with an approved EMD Center that serves San Joaquin County.
7. Application fee (non-refundable).

Note: Only original, complete, legible applications will be accepted.

APPLICATION FORMS & FEES

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Application and Related Forms

• EMS Dispatcher Accreditation Application (PDF)
• Live Scan Request Form*
• Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)
• Submit a Change of Address

Fees

All fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee:	$33.00 (effective July 1, 2010)
Late Fee:	$25.00 (effective July 1, 2010) for an application submitted after lapse
Rush Fee:	$25.00 (effective July 1, 2010) for an applicant that would like to have the card issued within 5 business days of a complete application being submitted
Replacement Card:	$25.00 (effective July 1, 2010)

Personal checks are no longer accepted. Acceptable payment methods are cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or money order.

* Live Scans processed more than 90 days in advance of submitting the EMT Certification Application will have to be repeated at the applicants cost.

ACCREDITATION POLICY

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View the EMS Dispatcher Accreditation Policy >>

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Q: How long does it take for my application to be processed?

It will take approximately 2 weeks for a completed application to be processed and a temporary card issued, however, if you elect to pay the rush fee it’s guaranteed to be processed in 5 business days, this includes informing your employer that your card has been processed (on request).

Q: Can I fax in my application?

No. You may bring your application in or mail it in, but it must have original signatures.