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You cannot practice as an EMT with an expired certification.  \nApply for recertification by following the steps below.  \nSTEP 1 Obtain an EMT-1Recertification Application Packet from S-SV EMS Agency.  \nYou can reach us at:  \n5995 Pacific Street  \nRocklin, CA 95677  \n916-625-1702  \n[www.ssvems.com](www.ssvems.com)  \nSTEP 2 Upon receipt of the application packet, carefully follow the instructions and properly complete all forms to avoid unnecessary delays. Your application packet will contain the following instructions.  \n• Complete the S-SV EMS EMT-1 Application (use black or blue ink pen only)  \n• Complete the Health & Safety Affidavit form.  \n• Enclose COPIES of the following:  \n− Skills Verification form completed in the past; maximum of two years from date of verification  \n− Expiring or expired EMT certification  \n− Government issued photo ID (e.g. valid driver’s license)  \n− Refresher course completion certificate or a total of 24 hours in CE certificates (if your EMT certication is expired, please see the question“What if my EMT certificate has expired?”)  \n− Current CPR card (Professional Care Provider level)  \n− Completed DOJ Live Scan Application (only if you are applying with SSV for the first time)  \nSTEP 3 Return the entire packet to S-SV EMS Agency at 5995 Pacific Street, Rocklin, CA 95677, together with a non-refundable application fee of $28.00. Make checks or money orders payable to “S-SV EMS Agency”. We do not accept cash, debit or credit cards.  \nAn application packet that is missing any material or information may be returned to you and cause delays in processing. Processing time for applications is approximately 2 weeks.  \nQ: What if my EMT certificate has expired?  \nA: There are no extensions. You may not work as an EMT or represent yourself as an EMT with an expired certificate. Once your certificate has expired, you are required to provide the following additional information with your application packet:  \n1. For six months or less, 24 hours of CE plus skills verification form  \n2. For more than six months but less than a year, complete 36 hours of CE plus the skills verification form  \n3. For more than one year but less than two years, complete 48 hours of CE plus the skills verification form plus NREMT test.  \n4. For two years or more, re-take the entire EMT-1 basic course.  \nQ: Who should sign off on my Skills Verification Form?  \nA: An individual who is currently certified or licensed as an EMT-1, EMT-11, Paramedic, RN, PA, or physician and who shall be designated by an EMS approved training program (EMT-1 training program, paramedic training program, or continuing education provider) or an EMS service provider. Skills competency shall be verified by direct observation of an actual or simulated patient contact.","cbCaianglRVVzbzY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaianglRVVzbzY","pdf",82495,"English","# EMT-1 Recertification FAQs\n## Recertification steps and application packet\n## What if the EMT certificate has expired?\n## Skills Verification Form sign-off","[{\"question\":\"What do I need to do to recertify my EMT-1 certificate?\",\"answer\":\"Start the process early and apply for recertification through the S-SV EMS Agency using the EMT-1 recertification application packet. 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