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The agency is closed on holidays. If you are unable to present during the hours listed, please call (650) 573-2564 to schedule an alternative time.  \nAddress: 801 Gateway Blvd., 2nd Floor, South San Francisco, 94080. Upon arrival, please proceed directly to the 2nd floor, and check in with reception staff.  \nInformation and materials (EMT Application, Live Scan Request and Skills Competency Verification) can be found [at](at www.smchealth.org/ems)[ ](at www.smchealth.org/ems)[www.smchealth.org/ems](at www.smchealth.org/ems) under ‘Forms’.  \nPLEASE NOTE: Applicants for initial/new certification must apply in person at San Mateo County EMS Agency offices, during the hours listed. Those who have previously certified in San Mateo County may apply in person, or by mail at address above.  \nIncomplete application packets, or those that do not include payment will NOT be accepted.  \nINITIAL CERTIFICATION (WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING)  \nAn individual shall be eligible for EMT certification upon successful completion of the requirements listed below. Applicants MUST provide COPIES of all items listed with payment, in person at the EMS offices during the hours listed.  \n􀀀 COMPLETED/SIGNED San Mateo County EMT Application  \n􀀀 COPY of a current government-issued photo ID (e.g. CA Driver License, State ID Card, U.S. Passport)  \n􀀀 COPY of a completed DOJ/FBI background check using the San Mateo County Live Scan Request Form. NOTE: A list of agencies that perform live scans can be found on the State Attorney General’s website at:  [http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php.](http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php. Results of background)[ Results of background](http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php. Results of background) checks performed for other purposes (ambulance driver license, teaching positions, etc.) will not be accepted.  \n􀀀 Documentation of completion of one (1) of the numbered training/education criteria below. Check all that apply:  \n\n| 1 | 􀀀 | COPIES of NREMT written exam certificate, and NREMT skills examination form, within the past two (2) years, AND one (1) of the following:\u003Cbr>􀀀 COPY of a valid EMT course completion certificate from a California approved initial EMT course within the past two (2) years; or\u003Cbr>􀀀 COPY of completion of an approved out-of-state initial EMT training course, within the last two (2) years, that meets the requirements for a California EMT training program; or\u003Cbr>􀀀 COPY of a current and valid out-of-state EMT certificate |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | 􀀀 COPY of a current and valid National Registry EMT registration certificate (NREMT card); or |  |\n| 3 | 􀀀 | COPY of a current and valid out-of-state or National Registry Advanced EMT (EMT-Intermediate) or Paramedic certificate; or |\n| 4 | 􀀀 | COPY of a current and valid California Advanced EMT or EMT-II certification or a current and valid California Paramedic license. |\n\n􀀀 COPY a current CPR/AED card  \n􀀀 Submit check or money of $125 payable to San Mateo County EMS Agency. Cash and credit card are NOT accepted.  \nEMT RENEWAL-CURRENT LICENSE OR LAPSE OF SIX (6) MONTHS OR LESS  \nApplicants MUST provide COPIES of all items listed with payment, in person or by mail to be eligible for renewal:  \n􀀀 COPY of a valid and current California EMT certificate  \n􀀀 COMPLETED/SIGNED San Mateo County EMT Application  \n􀀀 COPY of certificate of completion for minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of approved prehospital continuing education within the two (2) year certification period  \n􀀀 COPY of a completed EMT Skills Verification Form. NOTE: Skills competency must be verified by direct observation of an actual or simulated patient contact, by an individual who is currently certified or licensed as an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant,","cbCaimb4ylE1JEbQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimb4ylE1JEbQ","pdf",258399,"English","# Hours and Location\n## Initial Certification (What You Will Need To Bring)\n## EMT Renewal - Current License or Lapse of Six (6) Months or Less\n## EMT Reinstatement - For Lapse of Six (6) Months or More, But Less Than Twelve (12) Months","[{\"question\":\"What are the EMT application hours and do applicants need an appointment?\",\"answer\":\"EMS accepts EMT applications Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if an applicant cannot present during the listed hours?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants should call (650) 573-2564 to schedule an alternative time.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required for EMT initial certification?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must provide copies of the completed/signed San Mateo County EMT application, a current government-issued photo ID, proof of a DOJ/FBI background check using the Live Scan request form, training/education criteria documentation, a current CPR/AED card, and the required fee by check or money order.\"}]","EMT Certification Checklist - External | PDF",1790207038]