This Package: EMS-CE 16 Hours Scope of Practice Training (4 Hr. Mandatory Training, 4 Hr. New Skills, 3 Hr. & 5 Hr. Optional Scope for all California EMTs) courses offer EMT CE (Continuing Education) Hours that can be used for renewal.
As of July 1, 2017, changes to Title 22 Div.9 Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician has resulted in changes to the EMT Scope of Practice for all California Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This revision includes new knowledge and skills, some of which are required, and others that are Optional Skills that a Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) may establish for local accreditation.
Starting 7/1/2019, an EMT renewing his or her certification shall submit documentation of successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider:
The entire EMT Scope of Practice 2017 Update includes a total of 16 hours of training. Safety Unlimited, Inc. (CE Provider #56-0013) has broken this down into 4 Courses listed individually below.
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is trained and certified in basic life support practices and is certified by the LEMSAs or an approved public safety agency (Certifying Entity). California law requires all ambulance attendants to be trained and certified to the EMT level and many fire agencies require firefighters to be EMT certified. EMTs are often used as the first dispatched medical responder in an emergency medical system. There are more than 60,000 EMTs certified in California.
Currently, Safety Unlimited instructors are only authorized for classroom delivery of this training. Classroom training is offered both through open-enrollment or by employers hosting their own on-site training.
You can request a quote to have on-site training conducted at your location.
This Safety Unlimited, Inc. EMS-CE 16 Hour EMT Scope of Practice 2017 Update course is approved by the state of California (provider #56-0013) and the Ventura County EMS Agency (provider #56-0013), and meets the state requirements for EMT Refresher CE training. This course also applies towards the NREMT requirements as described on the Accreditations tab for this course.
Please contact your Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) should you need further guidance.
The entire EMT Scope of Practice 2017 Update includes a total of 16 hours of training. Safety Unlimited, Inc. (CE Provider #56-0013) has broken this down into 4 Courses detailed below.
Course 1 – (4 hours) EMS-CE 4 Hour Mandatory Scope of Practice Training
This mandatory 4-hour training course is required for all California EMTs and includes lecture as well as hands on training. As part of this training, the student must complete a competency based written and skills examination.
Section | Section Title | Duration |
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1 | Glucometer | 1 hour (New Scope) |
2 | Naloxone (Narcan) | 1 hour (New Scope/Skill) |
3 | Epinephrine | 2 hours (New Scope/Skill) |
§ 100080. EMT Certification Renewal
Course 2 – (4 hours) EMS-CE 4 Hour New Scope and Skills Training
This 4-hour training course includes new Scope and Skills that all California EMTs must know. This course includes lecture as well as hands on training. As part of this training, the student must complete a competency based written and skills examination.
Section | Section Title | Duration |
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1 | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) | 1 hour (New Scope) |
2 | Introduction / Penetrating Chest Trauma | 1 hour (New Skill) |
3 | OB with Neonatal Resuscitation | 1 hour (New Skill) |
3 | Spinal Motion Restriction | 1 hour (New Scope/Skill) |
§ 100063. Basic Scope of Practice of Emergency Medical Technician.§ 100063. Basic Scope of Practice of Emergency Medical Technician.
Course 3 – (3 Hours) EMS-CE 3 Hour New Optional Scope Training
This 3-hour training course includes new Optional Scope Topics that all California EMTs should know. This course includes lecture as well as hands on training. As part of this training, the student must complete a competency based written and skills examination.
Note - Accreditation for EMTs to practice these Optional Skills are limited to those whose EMT certificate is active and are employed within the jurisdiction of the LEMSA by an employer who is part of the organized EMS system. Check with your Local EMS Agency to know more.
Section | Section Title | Duration |
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1 | Atropine and Pralidoxime Chloride (Nerve Agent – Organophosphate) | 2 hours (LEMSA Approval) |
2 | Aspirin | 1 hour (LEMSA Approval) |
§ 100064. EMT Optional Skills.
Course 4 – (5 hours) EMS-CE 5 Hour New Optional Scope Training
This 5-hour training course includes new Optional Scope Topics that all California EMTs should know. This course includes lecture as well as hands on training. As part of this training, the student must complete a competency based written and skills examination.
Note - Accreditation for EMTs to practice these Optional Skills are limited to those whose EMT certificate is active and are employed within the jurisdiction of the LEMSA by an employer who is part of the organized EMS system. Check with your Local EMS Agency to know more.
Section | Section Title | Duration |
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1 | Perilaryngeal Airway Adjuncts | 5 hours (LEMSA Approval) |
§ 100064. EMT Optional Skills.
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For a list of topics for each block, please visit Course Topics tab.
Safety Unlimited, Inc. offers packaged deals that include combinations of Skills Testing, Skills Test Practice and Skills Test Training.
This training meets the requirements for BLS/ALS Instructor-based Continuing Education. Basic Life Support / Advanced Life Support Continuing Education Provider Approval Number #56-0013.
Safety Unlimited, Inc., Provider #5660170-2, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Safety Unlimited, Inc. complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Safety Unlimited, Inc. is accredited to issue the IACET CEU. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Safety Unlimited, Inc. offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
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Basic Life Support / Advanced Life Support Continuing Education Provider Approval Number #56-0013
Each of the four courses is approved for the appropriate number of Contact Hours of EMS Continuing Education by approved California EMS provider #56-0013.
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