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  EMS Personnel & Training > Paramedic Accreditation

Paramedic Accreditation

Application Information


Application and Related Forms Fees

Application Fee: $250.00 (effective July 1, 2008)

Accreditation Information

Effective November 1, 2008, the Continuous Paramedic Accreditation Application must be signed by the applicants' employer, which must be an approved San Joaquin County ALS provider. Application for continuous accreditation will not be accepted without valid signatures.

View the Paramedic Accreditation Policy >>


Accreditation Orientation and Testing Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, accreditation orientation/testing is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 0930 hours. You must be pre-registered to attend.

Date Location
October 9, 2008 EMS Classroom
November 13, 2008 EMS Classroom
December 11, 2008 EMS Classroom
January 8, 2009 EMS Classroom
February 12, 2009 EMS Classroom
March 12, 2009 EMS Classroom
April 9, 2009 EMS Classroom
May 14, 2009 EMS Classroom
June 11, 2009 EMS Classroom
July 9, 2009 July 2, 2009 at 0900 EMS Classroom
August 13, 2009 August 27, 2009 at 0900  * Cancelled EMS Classroom
September 10, 2009 EMS Classroom
October 8, 2009 EMS Classroom
November 12, 2009 EMS Classroom
December 10, 2009 EMS Classroom


Frequently Asked Questions


Q: How do I get accredited in San Joaquin County?

To be eligible for initial paramedic accreditation you must:
  1. Be Licensed as a Paramedic in California;
  2. Be affiliated with and sponsored by a San Joaquin County (SJC) ALS provider;
  3. Submit an application with application fee; copy of a valid CA driver's license, CA identification card, or military ID; copy of your valid CA Paramedic License;
  4. Must pass the SJC accreditation test
Q: Where is the accreditation test given?

The accreditation test is given at the SJC EMS Agency office by appointment only.


Q: What is the accreditation test?

The accreditation test is an open book, non-timed exam on local policy and protocols. The applicant must pass the test with 95% to become accredited. The test normally takes between 2 and 4 hours.


Paramedic Training & Continuing Education




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