To be eligible for license to practice in Orange County, the EMT must meet all of the following:
Possess a valid, current State of California EMT certificate
Not be precluded from accreditation to practice as an EMT for reasons defined in Section 1798.200 of the Health and Safety Code
Attend an OCEMS Approved EMT ambulance driver/attendant license course made up of the OCEMS EMT expanded scope of practice
EMT’s applying for local licensure must complete requirements per OCEMS Policy #415.00 OCEMS Ambulance Driver/Attendant License to Practice- EMT.
Online Licensing
Orange County EMS provides applications for each of the licensing levels through our online licensing system which is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week at:
OCEMS Policy #415.00: Orange County Ambulance Driver/Attendant License
OCEMS Policy #315.00: Scope of Practice – OCEMS EMT Accredited
OCEMS Policy #315.00 Attachment II: FIELD REFERENCE GUIDE
OCEMS Policy #470.00: Fees, Certification and Licensing
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