How Do I Become Authorized?
Initial Authorization: If this is your first time applying for authorization, you need to submit the following:
- Application.
- Copy of a valid International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (EMD) Certification card.
- A copy (front and back) of your current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider issued from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another program approved by the EMS Agency.
- Copy of a valid state or federal ID.
- Proof of affiliation with an approved EMD Center that serves San Joaquin County. (Online Application Portal will submit this automatically to the affiliated provider.)
- Application fee (non-refundable).
Re-authorization: If the applicant is being re-authorized, the following must be submitted:
- Application.
- Copy of current International EMD Certification card.
- A copy (front and back) of your current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider issued from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another program approved by the EMS Agency.
- Copy of a valid state or federal ID.
- Proof of affiliation with an approved EMD Center that serves San Joaquin County. (Online Application Portal will submit this automatically to the affiliated provider.)
- Proof of four (4) hours of ride-along observation with an approved advanced life support provider. (Online Application Portal will submit this automatically to the affiliated provider.)
- Application fee (non-refundable).
Note: All documents submitted must legible to be accepted.