The EMS Personnel Standards Division develops and
implements regulations for training, certifi cation, licensing
and scope of practice for emergency medical personnel,
including Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced EMT,
Paramedic, Firefi ghter, Peace Offi cer and Lifeguard. They
license, investigate and discipline paramedics statewide
for civil and criminal violations of the California Health and
Safety Code. They also approve fi rst aid and CPR training
programs that are required for child care providers and
school bus drivers