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Protection, support and advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Regulatory oversight of public and private emergency medical services.
Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
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Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
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Provides accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
We are a public hospital and clinic system that serves all San Mateo County residents by providing accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
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We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
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Emergency Medical Services
Paramedics must hold San Mateo County EMS accreditation before practicing within the County’s 9-1-1 EMS system. The Online Certification and Accreditation System is used for initial accreditation, re-accreditation and management of the credentials required throughout the accreditation period.
Before applying: Review EMS Policy 302 – Paramedic Accreditation for eligibility, documentation, local orientation and ongoing requirements.
Applicants must:
Only individuals accredited by San Mateo County EMS may practice as paramedics within the County’s EMS system.
Prepare electronic copies of:
A current and valid ITLS certification will be accepted for six months from the date the application is received. Under EMS Policy 302 – Paramedic Accreditation, all accredited paramedics must complete and maintain PHTLS certification.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
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San Mateo County EMS will issue accreditation after confirming that the applicant meets County requirements and the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, §100094.02.
Maintain your supporting documents. Keep your government-issued identification, California paramedic license, BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, and trauma credentials current throughout the accreditation period. Use the same Online Certification and Accreditation System used for your application whenever a document needs to be updated or replaced.
Within 30 calendar days after renewing your California paramedic license, sign in to the Online Certification and Accreditation System (ImageTrend) and select the Paramedic Accreditation application under “Applications.” Submit the County application only after the renewed state license has been issued.
San Mateo County EMS verifies and authorizes continued accreditation every two years. The accreditation period coincides with the effective period of the California paramedic license.
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Use these resources to review accreditation requirements and manage your initial accreditation or re-accreditation online.
Questions or application assistance
Email EMSCertifications@smcgov.org or call 650-573-2564.