Department of Health Services

1. Go online at https://actonline.saccounty.net and apply.  Online application instructions. DO NOT create a new account if you have previously created one to do an application.​ If you have difficulties logging in, please call our office or the Sacramento County Help Desk (916) 874-5555 for assistance. ​

2. EMT renewal requirements may be completed 6 months prior to the current certification expiration date. To renew certification as an EMT in the State of California by Sacramento County, the applicant must complete and submit the following: ​

• 24 hours of Continuing Education hours or an approved EMT Refresher Course. CE courses are required to be no less than 1.0 hours (0.5 hour courses cannot be counted).​ Upload CE certificates to application.

• Skills competency verification form, EMSA-SCV (01/17), with original signatures (This form must be the current 01/17 version to be accepted after July 1, 2017.  

• Beginning July 1, 2019, an EMT renewing his/her certification for the first time shall submit documentation of successful completion on the use of naloxone, epinephrine by auto-injector and glucometers.  Please see additional information HERE.

• Government issued photo identification (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID).

• Current CPR for the Healthcare Provider card or equivalent

• Current or expired (within 6 months) California State EMT card

• Notice of Disciplinary Causes

• ​​​​​Supplemental Certification Application (if prior convictions) and all documents that pertain to prior conviction(sIf changing certifying entities, complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Live Scan background check.  ​

3. Pay the required fees. 

• Once the above has been submitted, you will receive an email from Sacramento County confirming your application has been received. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your application to be processed. Application approval times vary.
  

• ​​​If you need assistance with your application, please bring all documentation to our office during counter hours and we will assist you. Location and hours information is available on the SCEMSA Homepage.