Whether you’re an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, we have the CE you need to recertify.

DistanceCME offers continuing education and relicensure courses for California Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMTs that are CAPCE accredited and NREMT accepted. DistanceCME courses are accepted by the National Registry as an F-5 VILT course hour for hour. Take all your recertification hours 100% online and they count just like they would if you were sitting in a classroom in front of an instructor. Eliminate time traveling to classes and being away from work.

California Paramedic Refresher with Live Education

California paramedics require 48 hours every two years, with a minimum of 50% Live education.

DistanceCME recommends this program   48 Hour Hybrid EMS Refresher

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California AEMT Refresher with Live Education

California AEMTs require 36 hours every two years, with a minimum of 50% Live education.

DistanceCME recommends this program  48 Hour Hybrid EMS Refresher

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California EMT Refresher with Live Education

California EMTs require 24 hours every two years, with a minimum of 50% Live education.

DistanceCME recommends this program  24 Hour EMT Refresher

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California Emergency Medical Services Authority Requirements

  • Although we strive to keep everything updated, please check with your state EMS Representative for the most current re-certification information.

  • California continuing education requires a minimum of 50% Live education.  § 100391.1. (a) (9)

  • Paramedic (EMT-P) licenses

    • Expire the last day of the month two years from the date of initial licensure. California Health and Safety Code, Division 2.5., Chapter 2, Article 5, 1797.194(c).
    • Require 48 hours every two years, 50% must be Live education.  CCR, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4, Article 6 § 100167(2).

  • Advanced EMT certificates

    • Expire the final day of the month two years from the date of initial certification. CCR, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 4 § 100123(l).
    • Require 36 hours every two years, 50% must be Live education.CCR, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 4 § 100124(b).

  • EMT certificates

    • Expire the last day of the month two years from the date of the initial certification. CCR, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 4 § 100079(e). The State of California does not certify, renew or reinstate EMT certifications. This is done by the local EMS agency and other authorized certifying entities.
    • Require 24 hours every two years, 50% must be Live education. EMTs may either complete a 24-hour refresher course from an approved EMT training program or obtain at least 24 hours of continuing education. CCR, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 5 § 100080 (2)(A)(B).

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