Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Pennsylvania Department of Health are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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- Browse the course list below to view education accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. View course details or click Add to Cart to checkout and instantly enroll!
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- 3 years
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- Every 3 Years
EMR candidates completing the national certification process between the January 1 and June 30 will receive an expiration date of September 30 two years in the future. Individuals successfully completing the national certification process between July 1 and December 31 will receive an expiration date of September 30 three years in the future.
Pennsylvania licensees must renew every 3 years.
| Accepted CEUsMust be State Approved | Hours |
Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
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| Medical (EMS) Special HC Needs, OB Emergencies, Infectious Disease, Medication Delivery, Pain Management, Psychiatric, Toxicological/Opioids, Neurological/Seizures, Endocrine/Diabetes, Immunological, Pediatric Emergencies | 3 | 2 years |
| Airway/Respiration/Ventilation Ventilation, Capnography, Oxygenation | 1 | |
| Cardiovascular (EMS) Post-Resuscitation, VADs, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, CHF, ACS | 2.5 | |
| Trauma (EMS) Trauma Triage, CNS Injury, Hemorrhage Control, Fluid Resuscitation | 0.5 | |
| Operations (EMS) At-Risk Populations, Ambulance Safety, Field Triage, Hygiene/Vaccinations, Culture of Safety, Pediatric Transport, Crew Resource Management, Role of Research, Evidence Based Guidelines, Scene Safety, Quality Improvement | 1 | |
| Child Abuse and Maltreatment Under the CPSL, certain persons licensed by the Department of State and employees with direct contact with children of entities regulated by the Department of Human Services (DHS) (formerly the Department of Public Welfare) that serve children are required to undergo CPSL training. As EMS providers are certified by the Department of Health, they do not fall under this requirement. However, the Department of Health is contemplating making CPSL training a requirement for all EMS providers as part of their continuing education requirements.
In the interim, all EMS agencies and EMS providers are encouraged to take training courses to fully understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters. It is not a valid excuse for an EMS agency or an EMS provider to fail to follow the requirements of the CPSL due to a failure to take training courses, regardless of whether the training is mandatory. | 2 | 2 years |
The information on this page was considered accurate when it was published. Relias Learning does not guarantee any board approvals or licensing regulations. Contact your professional board for their official requirements.