EMT Recertification/Renewal

A standard renewal (not expired for more than 6 months) typically includes:

Lecture classes: $40 each
Skills review and testing: $95

Therefore, a typical renewal (not expired more than 6 months) would cost $215. If additional CE hours are needed, the total cost will vary based on the number of classes required.

To renew your National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), you have the following options:

🏥 Option 1: Complete All 40 Hours at CIEMT
Complete 40 hours of Continuing Education (CE) at our Long Beach campus
Includes required skills review and testing

📚 Option 2: Refresher + Additional CE Hours
Complete a 24-hour refresher course
Complete the remaining required CE hours at the Long Beach campus

⚠️ Please note: CIEMT does not offer the 24-hour refresher course. Students must complete this portion through another provider.

📝 Option 3: Recertification by Examination
Apply to recertify by taking the NREMT cognitive exam
Must meet all NREMT eligibility requirements at the time of application
Approval is required through the NREMT before scheduling the exam

📌 Requirements and eligibility are determined by the NREMT and may vary. Please refer to their official website for current guidelines.

⚠️ Important Requirements
A total of 40 CE hours is required for CE-based renewal
At least 20 hours must be in specific subject areas
These subject requirements are set by the NREMT

📌 Additional Note
Students are responsible for ensuring all NREMT renewal or recertification requirements are met prior to submission.

In California, most EMT positions do not require you to maintain your National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification. However, you must renew your state EMT certification through your local county EMS agency.

📋 Standard Renewal Requirements (Every 2 Years)

To renew your EMT certification, you must complete:
24 hours of Continuing Education (CE)
A valid CPR certification
A skills validation exam

🏥 How to Complete This at CIEMT
You can complete your renewal requirements by:
Attending 3 lecture classes (7 hours each)
$40 per class
Completing a Skills Validation Testing session
$95 (includes up to 6 hours of CE if all skills are passed)

📌 Class schedules, registration, and payment are available on our website.

⏳ If Your Certification Is Expired
Up to 6 Months Expired:
24 hours CE
Skills validation
Valid CPR card
(Same as standard renewal)

6–12 Months Expired:
36 hours CE
Skills validation
Valid CPR card

12 Months or More Expired:
48 hours CE
Skills validation
Valid CPR card
Must retake the NREMT exam

CIEMT does not have a required uniform. However, students are expected to dress appropriately for both classroom and clinical settings.

🏫 Classroom & Lecture Days
Casual, appropriate attire is permitted
Flip flops, sandals, and skirts are allowed during lecture sessions only

🏥 Skills Days
Flip flops, sandals, and short skirts are not permitted
Students must wear appropriate attire suitable for hands-on training

🚑 Clinical Ride-Alongs
Dress code for clinicals is determined by the ambulance company you are assigned to. However, general expectations include:
Dark blue or black pants
White button-down shirt
Black boots

⚠️ Important
Students must follow all dress code requirements for skills and clinicals. Failure to do so may result in being dismissed from the session.

You can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam shortly after completing your course, once you have been approved.

⏳ Timing Matters
Students are strongly encouraged to take the exam as soon as possible after course completion.
Waiting more than two weeks may significantly reduce your chances of passing.

💻 Exam Details
The exam is computer-based
Administered at a Pearson VUE testing center
Multiple locations are available throughout Los Angeles County

📌 Important Requirement
You must create and pay for your NREMT application before the end of your course. This ensures timely authorization from CIEMT to schedule your exam

After successfully completing the program, you must complete the following steps to become certified:

📝 Step 1: Pass the NREMT Exam
Apply for and take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam
The exam is completed at a separate testing facility

📄 Step 2: Gather Required Documents
After passing the exam, you will need:
Your NREMT certification
Your EMT course completion certificate
A valid CPR certification

🏢 Step 3: Apply for State Certification
Submit your application through a local county EMS agency
Each county has its own EMS agency — you may apply to any county

🔍 Step 4: Complete Live Scan
A Live Scan background check is required as part of the certification process

📌 Additional Information
Links to the NREMT website and local EMS agencies (including Los Angeles County) are available on our website

You need to email [email protected]

First and Last name

Start Date of your course and campus

Last day you attended (if applicable)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE REFUND POLICY YOU AGREED TO WHEN YOU REGISTERED FOR THE COURSE:

* Cancellation and refund policy: STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL Students are required to submit a two-hundred-dollar ($250.00) registration fee as a condition of registration for the Initial Certification Program for EMT-Basic. Cancellation of attendance in this program will allow the student a full refund only if cancellation is made Ten (10) working days prior to the start date of the class in which the student has registered. If cancellation is made less than ten working days prior to the start date of the course, the registration fee is considered nonrefundable. Cancellation is defined as sending a date verifiable e-mail to the CIEMT course program directors e-mail address. If the provisions of cancellation described herein are not met the registration fee is considered non-refundable. (Matthew Goodman CIEMT Program Director, 562 989-1520, [email protected])

EXAMPLE PRORATED REFUND BELOW

* Example: If a student withdraws from the CIEMT EMT course after attending 75 hours of program, the refund of tuition would be calculated as follows:
1. $1110.00 Course Fee - $2.50 STRF - $250.00 Registration Fee =$857.50
2. $857.50 divided by the number of hours in the program 146 Hrs = $5.87 an hourly charge for the program.
3. The amount owed by the student would be the hours in which the student attended the course 75 hours X the hourly charge $5.87 = $440.25 plus the registration fee of $250.00 equaling a student owed amount of $690.25
4. The amount in excess and refund to the student would be tuition amount $1110.00 – $690.25 the amount owed by the student, which would equal a refund amount paid to the student of $419.75.
If you have attended 60% of the program which calculates to Skills day 2 there is no refund.
REFUND REQUEST MADE THRU OUR CHAT SYSTEM OR PHONE CALL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected].

All CE classes and practical skills exams must be paid in full prior to the first day of instruction.

💰 Refund Policy
All CE classes and practical skills exams are non-refundable once payment is made this applies regardless of attendance or completion

🔄 Rescheduling Policy
Students are allowed one (1) reschedule per calendar year for a CE class or practical skills exam

To reschedule, you must:
Notify CIEMT 24 hours in advance
Submit your request via email to [email protected]

⏰ Attendance Policy
Students who arrive 30 minutes late or more will not receive CE credit
No refunds or exceptions will be issued due to tardiness