Paramedic Accreditation Renewal
Paramedic Accreditation Maintenance process (Not for Lapsed Accreditations):
Prepare your documents on the device you will complete your application form. (JPG or PDF format only) This will make the process smoother.
1. Application: Paramedic Renewal Accreditation online application
2. Upload as requested:
- Current government-issued photo ID examples: Driver’s License, Passport, military ID card)
- Current California State-issued Paramedic license
- Current ACLS card
- If applicable, written explanations, court records and/or police reports as requested during the application process.
3. Digitally sign and submit your application
Online applications will not be processed until all required documentation has been uploaded to the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services LEMSIS Portal.
The application process may take up to forty-five (45) days from the date a completed application is received. Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email notifying you that you may log in to your profile to print your County of San Diego Paramedic LEMSIS ID card. This accreditation is valid throughout the County of San Diego.
Reinstatements are now processed using the Paramedic Initial and Reinstatement Application.
To reinstate an expired Accreditation, please prepare the following documents:
1. Application: Paramedic Initial and Reinstatement Accreditation online application
2. Upload as requested:
- Current government-issued photo ID ID (examples: Driver’s License, Passport, military ID card)
- Current California State-issued Paramedic license
- Current ACLS card
- If applicable, written explanations, court records and/or police reports as requested during the application process.
- If expired more than 12 months, CoSD Paramedic Accreditation Workshop certificate of completion is required. *Reinstatement of your accreditation will not be issued without this document.
3. Digitally sign and submit your application
4. Pay your application fees (at this point, your completed application will appear in the County of San Diego queue for processing)
Certification Services inquiries can be emailed to: EMSCertifications@sdcounty.ca.gov
Plan Early!! To ensure your accreditation does not lapse, begin the application process at least 60 days prior to the authorization expiration date.
Accreditation Services inquiries can be made by email to EMSCertifications@sdcounty.ca.gov.