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Administrative Policy
Effective
Expires
April 1, 2015
Policy:
Paramedic Reverification
Applies To:
PM, EMS System
1207
March 31, 2016
Approval: REMSA Medical Director
Daved van Stralen, MD
Signed
Approval: REMSA Director
Bruce Barton, Paramedic
Signed
PURPOSE
This policy defines the requirements for continuing accreditation as a paramedic in Riverside County pursuant to Division
9 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. As such, it is part of the system wide EMS Quality Improvement
Program (EQIP).
AUTHORITY
California Health and Safety Code - Division 2.5: Emergency Medical Services [1797. - 1799.207.]
California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Social Security, Division 9. Prehospital Emergency Medical Services
Reverification Defined
1. Reverification is the process of confirming or updating accreditation information in a timely manner every two
years. Accreditation remains continuous provided the paramedic submits a reverification/update of information
in a timely manner.
Eligibility and Application Process
1. The requirements for continuing accreditation for paramedics are:
a. Maintenance of current and valid paramedic license in the State of California for the requested
accreditation period.
b. Proof of an American Heart Association ACLS provider card, current for the new/upcoming licensure
period. Information must be typed; card must be valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days past the
application date.
c. Proof of an American Heart Association, American Red Cross or state approved BCLS/CPR (“professional”
level) card, current for the new/upcoming licensure period. Information must be typed; card must be
valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days past the application date.
d. Continued employment with an approved ALS provider. Documentation of this criteria must be shown
on company letterhead (paycheck stubs or photo I.D. cards are not acceptable).
e. Up to eight (8) hours of Riverside County EMS Agency (REMSA)-approved skills labs on Performance
Standards, to include all skills modules required by REMSA.
f. Attendance at all REMSA mandatory training sessions.
2. Any paramedic presenting reverification information to REMSA must submit the following:
a. A completed and signed application printed in color or on blue paper.
b. Documentation of criteria fulfillment as outlined in item #1 directly above.
i. If photocopies are submitted for 1.a. – c. , they must include front and back of the license
and completion cards.
ii. Verification of continued employment with an approved ALS employer must be on letterhead
iii. Submission of an original REMSA ALS Skills Competency Verification (SCV) form, completed
by an approved verifier in accordance with the REMSA Policy for Skills Competency
Verification.
c. A valid legal photo I.D. (i.e., state driver’s license, state I.D. card, military I.D. card or passport). A
photocopy must include both front and back, and the photo must clearly show the individual.
Temporary IDs without a picture, and military IDs where the applicant is not the primary issuant will
not be accepted.
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d. Payment of the established non-refundable processing fee, and any late fee, to REMSA. Payment can be
made via money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
e. REMSA cannot be responsible for cash payments sent through the mail; cash payments should be made
in person only.
3. Completed reverification documentation as outlined in 2 above can be mailed, but must be received by the
REMSA prior to expiration of the current State paramedic license to maintain continuous accreditation and avoid
a late fee. Applicants reverifying in person are encouraged to make appointments. As of June 15, 2015,
appointments are mandatory for in-person reverification. Call the REMSA office at (951) 358–5029.
a. Persons with a current accreditation need to submit their applications a minimum of 30 days in advance
of the expiration date of their current license period to allow ample time for correction of deficiencies,
processing of submitted materials, and mailing of the new accreditation card prior to expiration of their
current one.
4. Only complete reverification packets (completed application form and all supporting materials) will be accepted.
Incomplete packets will be returned with a written deficiency notice. Once the deficiencies are corrected, the
complete application packet may then be resubmitted to REMSA.
5. Individuals required by REMSA to submit information / documentation in addition to the standard
elements will be permitted one month to submit those additional materials.
Validity and Maintenance of Accreditation
1. Accreditation to practice is valid only:
a. When the paramedic is working as an agent for the approved employer(s) of record, who have
confirmed current employment and training.
b. So long as all eligibility requirements identified in item #1, Eligibility, are maintained in a current and
valid state, and payment of fees is complete.
c. A complete and correct reverification packet was submitted to REMSA prior to expiration of the current
State paramedic license
2. Loss of employment with an approved ALS provider invalidates accreditation.
a. Confirmed re-employment with a REMSA-approved ALS provider within 3 months of separation from
the original REMSA-approved ALS employer qualifies the paramedic for reinstatement of accreditation.
As long as the requirements under Eligibility, #2 - b and c remain current, paramedics will only be
required to submit a new application and current letter of employment. Payment of an accreditation
fee will not be required.
3. It is the paramedic’s responsibility to keep his/her contact information updated with both the State EMS
Authority (Title 22, §100165(g)) and REMSA. Changes in address, phone number, employment, and any other
contact information must be reported to REMSA within thirty (30) days of the change. Failure to maintain
updated information with either or both agencies can result in an individual’s inability to receive and respond to
notices, practice updates, and formal (licensure/accreditation) actions.
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