CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR NEWLY HIRED EMTS AND PARAMEDICS
All of the following must be valid and in our possession before the first day of new hire orientation.
** These certifications require completion of a LiveScan – you must obtain the correct LiveScan form from each agency that requires one, i.e. DMV, Merced County EMSA. Please allow ample time to receive your LiveScan; they often take several weeks.
* FOR PARAMEDICS – you must schedule an appointment with Merced County EMS Agency for your testing and orientation, which occurs the 3rd Thursday of each month only. NOTE: this may occur during RAS new hire orientation.
Merced County Emergency Medical Services Agency (MCEMSA)
260 E 15th Street
MercedCA 95340
209-381-1250
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EMT |
PARAMEDIC |
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National Registry EMT Certification (submit with employment application). |
California EMS Paramedic card (submit with employment application). |
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Medical Examiner’s Certificate |
Medical Examiner’s Certificate |
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California Drivers License (RAS insurable) |
California Drivers License (RAS insurable) |
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California Ambulance Driver Certificate ** |
California Ambulance Driver Certificate ** |
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CPR Card (submit with employment application). |
CPR Card (submit with employment application). |
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Merced County EMT Certification card |
Merced County Paramedic Certification card |
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ITLS / PHTLS (mandatory within 1 year of hire date) |
ITLS / PHTLS |
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PEPP / PALS (mandatory within 1 year of hire date) |
PEPP / PALS |
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ACLS |
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AMLS (mandatory witin 1 year of hire date) |
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