Paramedic Accreditation

LOCAL ACCREDITATION

Local accreditation for paramedics includes initial accreditation to practice as a paramedic in Alameda County shall be granted upon successful completion of the following:

• Provide a copy of a valid California Paramedic License.

• Attend the Alameda County EMS system orientation (offered monthly), arranged through your provider agency.

• Provide documentation of training and competency in the local optional and expanded scope of practice.

• Complete an accreditation application.

• Pay the accreditation fee - $100.00 by money order, cashier's check, online payment, or department PO only.

• Provide proof of employment with an approved Paramedic provider agency.

• Accreditation will be granted upon successful completion of conditions above   within 30 days from the date the accreditation application is received. A candidate failing to do so must reapply.

CONTINUOUS ACCREDITATION

Once issued, accreditation shall be continuous as long as the following conditions are met:

• Maintain a valid California Paramedic License.

• Meet local requirements for updates in local policy, procedure, protocol and local optional scope of practice,  and comply with the requirements in the system-wide Quality Improvement program (policy # 2000).

• If any of the above requirements are not met or maintained, accreditation to practice shall be withdrawn until successful completion of the requirement(s).

• A Paramedic whose accreditation has been withdrawn for more than one year shall be required to re-apply for initial accreditation.