Serving The Communities Of San Luis Obispo County

Policies and Procedures

Paramedic Accreditation

All candidates for paramedic accreditation in San Luis Obispo County shall meet the following accreditation requirements (see page 2 of EMS Personnel Application for complete list of items to include with application):

  1. Possess a current California paramedic license.
  2. Be employed as a paramedic with a designated ALS service provider or the EMS Agency.
  3. A current and valid ACLS card, according to the standards of the American Heart Association.
  4. A current and valid CPR card, according to the standards of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or EMS Agency approved.
  5. Attend a San Luis Obispo EMS Orientation provided by the provider agency and approved by the EMS Agency or provided by the EMS Agency.
  6. Successfully complete the San Luis County EMS Optional Scope Skills Session provided by the provider agency.
  7. Complete an EMS Personnel Application, available online or at the EMS Agency.
  8. Pay the established accreditation fee.

Maintaining Accreditation

Accreditation to practice shall be continuous as long as:

  1. State licensure is maintained,
  2. Employment as a paramedic with a designated San Luis Obispo County ALS service provider is maintained.
  3. A current and valid CPR card, according to the standards of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or EMS Agency approved.
  4. A current and valid APR card and verification of skills competency is completed every two years.
  5. Complete a EMS Personnel Application, available online or at the EMS Agency.
  6. Any other local requirements are met.

Documentation that the above requirements to maintain accreditation have been met must be submitted with an application prior to expiration of the paramedic's license.

EMS Application
EMT Certification
State Of California EMS Authority
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
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