What happens if my certification has lapsed?
If your certification has lapsed for less than 30 days, you have the option to reinstate your certification provided all other requirements (such as continuing education and CPR/ACLS credentials) for recertification were met before your expiration date.
If you mail your recertification materials within 30 days after your certification expiration date, (FR/EMR: September 30; EMT/I85/AEMT/I99/P: March 31) you must provide all recertification documents as well as a $50 re-instatement fee. Please see the chart below for the total cost of reinstating your certification:
Certification Level : Total Fee
EMR : $60.00
EMT : $65.00
Intermediate/85 : $65.00
AEMT : $65.00
Intermediate/99 : $65.00
Paramedic : $70.00
If your National EMS Certification lapsed within a two year period or you are currently state licensed as an EMS provider, you can obtain National Certification by completing a state approved Refresher course and successfully completing the cognitive and psychomotor examinations. If your EMS certification expired more than two years ago and you are NOT currently state licensed, you must complete an entire state-approved course and complete the cognitive and psychomotor examinations.
