Training and Education

Suspension of ALS Udate Accreditation Requirments

Effective July 1, 2026, Coastal Valleys EMS Agency will temporarily suspend the ALS Update course requirement required for Paramedic accreditation.
During this suspension period, all paramedic applicants for initial or renewal accreditation will receive credit for completion of the ALS Update course requirement. This administrative credit will apply to all initial and renewal accreditation applications received between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2028, and no additional ALS Update course documentation will be required during this period.
This temporary suspension is intended to ensure continuity of the accreditation process while the Agency addresses current fiscal and staffing challenges. Coastal Valleys EMS Agency will continue to evaluate program resources and will provide advance notice of any changes to this administrative suspension, including the reinstatement of the ALS Update course requirement.
Please direct any questions regarding this Special Memorandum to EMS Training Programs Manager Jen Banks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New Policy Training- Monitoring the Transfusion of Blood Products

Please see new Treatment Guideline #8105, PowerPoint training material, and quiz for training transport paramedics within the CVEMSA region on monitoring the transfusion of blood products during IFT and STAT transfer ambulance transports. This policy takes effect April 11, 2024 with an extension to June 1, 2024 to accommodate training needs for some agencies.

Educational Opportunities (NEW!)

Watch this section for information on upcoming events, symposiums and classes relevant for EMS System Providers and Partners!

Some upcoming training events:

CVEMSA Training Modules

CAM Training

Oxygen Administration in the Field

Training presentation

MCI Management Plan

Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI) Plan

Transport of Intravenous Heparin and Nitroglycerin

EMS Training Organizations

These organizations offer EMS training. CVEMSA offers this space for local educational orhanizations to link their websites. Please contact CVEMSA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like your training organization listed on the website.

Critical Care Training Institute Offers ACLS, PALS
Survival CPR & First Aid Offers ACLS, BLS, EMT Skills Verification
Vive CPR Offers ACLS, BLS and NREMT Tutoring
Bay Area Training Academy Offers NREMT testing, skills verification and intensive EMT training.

Coastal Valleys EMS Agency Approved EMS Continuing Education Providers

Approved CE Providers Database
The California EMS Authority maintains an up-to-date database of approved CE providers, including those approved by CVEMSA. To find a provider in your county, click the "Filters" button, select the county name from the "County" drop-down field, then click "Go." Please direct questions about this database or any questions regarding becoming approved as an EMS CE Provider to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CVEMSA Authorized EMT and Paramedic Training Programs

These EMS Training Programs are approved by CVEMSA to offer the required courses to prepare individuals for certification as an EMT and/or licensure as a paramedic in California.

Online Training Websites Offering EMS CE Credit

The following selection of websites offer a variety of online EMS continuing education opportunities. These links are subject to change, and any questions about these opportunities should be directed to the training institution.