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If you are applying for the first time, renewing a certification, needing a replacement, or applying for Kern County accreditation, all of our applications can be found at the Kern County EMS eLicensing Portal.

Kern County EMS eLicensing Portal

2024 MICN Schedule

Reciprocity

If you are seeking reciprocity for a state outside of CA, please complete your state agencies reciprocity form and email to:

Stemperd@kerncounty.com

Type (Reciprocity) in the subject line

Application Timeline

All applications submitted will take up to 14 business days to be processed and will be reviewed in the order received.

Keep a look out for an email or phone call if corrections are needed.

If everything is included and approved, you will be notified that your application will be available for check out if fees are required.

EMT's -After payment is received card(s) will be issued and mailed.

Paramedics -You will be contacted upon application approval to schedule your protocol exam.

MICN -The class date you select within your application is the class you will be registered to upon check out.

FAQ's

EMT Application Question
- I finished my EMT Class, what’s next?
  You will need to pass your NREMT test and receive your certificate of completion to apply for your CA EMT. The application is located on the licensing portal, create a log in and select applications, then New CA EMT.
- What is a Kern County Accreditation Card Application for?
  A LEMSA may establish policies and procedures for local accreditation of a certified EMT to perform optional skills specified in KCEMS Accreditation policy 1011.00. Accreditation for EMTs to practice optional skills shall be 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. This application is only for new EMTs to the county, New CA EMTs, or to reestablish a lapsed EMT accreditation over a year.
- I expire at the end of the month; will my application make it in time?
  All EMTs expire on the last day of each month, so there are many being submitted electronically every day. We will always recommend submitting an application ideally, thirty (30) days in advance. There are reminders sent 90,60, and 30 days in advance for this reason. If you turn in an application the week of your expiration date, it will likely expire as this is not a realistic timeframe. Every agency will have their own policies and procedures for an expired EMT, so check with your employer in advance to avoid possible disciplinary actions.
- Do I need a Kern County Accreditation Card Application if I am renewing my CA EMT?
  No, on the first page of the application in your CA EMT Renewal application it will ask you if you are applying to maintain your Kern County Accreditation. If you mark yes, additional questions will open up and a verification of employment will be required from your employer to maintain your Kern County Accreditation which will always coincide with your CA EMT expiration date.
- Why do I need a Transfer Application?
  A Transfer application is for any applicant that their CA EMT was established or renewed in another county. It used to be a long time ago that EMSA established and renewed all Certifications/Licenses, now all LEMSA’s establish and renew CA EMT Certifications and EMSA still establishes and renews Paramedic Licenses. In order for our county to update your CA EMT
- My CA EMT card was lost or stolen; how can I get a replacement?
  Complete the “Request CA EMT replacement application”
- Where can I find Continuing Education, and how many CEs will I need for my EMT application?
  Once you start an application the specific information will be included in the continuing education page of your application with specific timeframes. CE providers must be CAPCE approved or have a CA CE provider number associated with their training department or program. www.capce.org and Continuing Education
- Will a CA EMSA Skills Competency Verification Sign Off Form be required?
  Yes, and will require the oversight of your skills listed on the form and a signature of a verified signer that is approved to verify by a current: EMT training program, Paramedic training program, Continuing education providers, or EMS service provider (including but limited to public safety agencies, private ambulance providers, and other EMS providers), approved with KCEMS.
General Application Questions
- Does Kern County EMS receive Paper applications?
  We no longer accept paper applications, and all of our application processes are conveniently located on our web page by logging into your portal and clicking on applications.
- What will I need for my application?
  Starting an application is really the best way to access this information. Once you open an application it has an instructions page, you can click through the pages saving and continuing throughout, even if you don’t have the required fields checked. All required fields will only be required when you submit your application. This way you can access the pages needed with the tabs at the top.
- Does my application get reviewed on the weekends?
  No, all weekends and County holidays are recognized in Public Health so please keep that in mind regarding your renewal or application timelines. Applications are reviewed and processed on business days only.
- How can I find information about NREMT?
  The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is separate from your CA EMT, and your Local Kern County Accreditation. NREMT information can be found at NREMT.org
- Now that I submitted my application, why did it disappear?
  Once you submit your application you will not have access to it until it is approved, and a PDF is then available at a later time within your profile.
- How do I know my application has been submitted?
  You will receive an automatically generated email that your application has been submitted and the overall status on your account will change to “Received/Under review by Kern County”.
- How early can I start an application?
  As early as six months in advance of your expiration date. You can start, upload as much as you can, save your work, close and return to it at any time. Any application in process longer than six months will expire and delete.
- Can I just upload documents to my profile?
  No, an application is required to establish, renew, or replace a CA EMT or accreditation card.
- When I submit an application what happens next?
  Applications are received electronically and are then reviewed in the order received. We greatly appreciate your patience during the received and reviewing process. Please wait to receive an email regarding additional documentation requests or corrections that may be needed, or an approval email stating it is okay to go to checkout.
- Is there an option to expedite my application?
  No, with a complete and correct application the entire process can take up to 14 days. Each application is reviewed in order received and cannot be put in place of another. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to maintain their CA and KCEMS requirements and to submit an application in a timely manner.
- Should I email my documents and notify EMS Coordinators when I complete my application or payments?
  ImageTrend keeps us notified every step of the way so duplicate notification is not needed, and documents need to be directly attached to your application.
- When can I pay for my application?
  Only once the application has been received, reviewed, all corrections, live scans etc. received and approved can it then be cleared for checkout. An automatically generated email is sent once your application is approved to notify you that check out is available.
- What if I have a name change?
  If you have had a name change you can include your official documentation of the name change under your driver’s license within your application by “add another” and upload. Please do not include social security card, it must be a court order, or certificate to show the name changed.
- Can I check the status of my application?
  The overall status in your profile will remain and should show the overall status, received/review, additional documentation requested, pending payment, etc.
- Can I get an electronic copy of my cards?
  No, cards are printed at a later time then when they are electronically approved, and they are placed in the mail shortly after approval. There is still processing to be completed after payment is made and printing cards then takes place. We currently do not have a system in place to keep electronic records of certification or accreditation cards at this time.
- Will I need a new live scan? Also, where can I find the form?
  If you have been an EMT for many years and had a “verification on file” or (livescan) before 2012 it is likely you will need a new live scan. A Livescan once established is continuous unless a “NLI” or (no longer interested) is filed with the Department of Justice or DOJ. If you are expired over 12 months for instance, a new livescan may be required because of a NLI being filed with the DOJ. The forms can be found on the Applications homepage once you are logged into your portal, at the very top of the page under “Important documents for EMS Personnel”.
- If I have a livescan with another agency, do I need to do another one with your agency?
  Yes, another livescan with our department will need to be completed. Each agency has their own code established with the Department of Justice. Our form with our agency’s information is required so that our agency receives your information electronically from the DOJ.
- How does the livescan process work?
  Locate our Livescan form on the applications homepage under “Important documents for EMS Personnel” there is one listed for EMT’s and there is one listed for everyone else; Paramedic, MICN, EMD etc. Please be careful to select the correct livescan form as it can cause delays. Print the form, fill out the middle portion and take the form down to a location that performs livescans. They will complete the bottom portion of the form; this completes the livescan form for your application. Then the Department of Justice will send over electronically the information to our agency once it is complete. At times the DOJ will send a notice there is a delay. Delays can happen for a number of reasons. If a notice of delay is received, you will receive an email with instructions as how to move forward. Our agency is required to have a livescan on file for every applicant to move forward with any application. Click here to find locations: Live Scan Locations

2024 MICN Schedule

Reciprocity

Application Timeline

FAQ's

EMT Application Question

I finished my EMT Class, what’s next?

What is a Kern County Accreditation Card Application for?

I expire at the end of the month; will my application make it in time?

Do I need a Kern County Accreditation Card Application if I am renewing my CA EMT?

Why do I need a Transfer Application?

My CA EMT card was lost or stolen; how can I get a replacement?

Where can I find Continuing Education, and how many CEs will I need for my EMT application?

Will a CA EMSA Skills Competency Verification Sign Off Form be required?

General Application Questions

Does Kern County EMS receive Paper applications?

What will I need for my application?

Does my application get reviewed on the weekends?

How can I find information about NREMT?

Now that I submitted my application, why did it disappear?

How do I know my application has been submitted?

How early can I start an application?

Can I just upload documents to my profile?

When I submit an application what happens next?

Is there an option to expedite my application?

Should I email my documents and notify EMS Coordinators when I complete my application or payments?

When can I pay for my application?

What if I have a name change?

Can I check the status of my application?

Can I get an electronic copy of my cards?

Will I need a new live scan? Also, where can I find the form?

If I have a livescan with another agency, do I need to do another one with your agency?

How does the livescan process work?