• Certification Services inquires can be emailed to: EMSCertifications.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov 

9.    What criminal convictions will prevent me from becoming an EMT?

        1)    Has committed any sexually related offense specified under Section   290 of the Penal Code.

        2)    Has been convicted of murder, attempted murder, or murder for hire.

        3)    Has been convicted of two (2) or more felonies.

        4)    Is on parole or probation for any felony.

        5)    Has been convicted and released from incarceration for said offense during the preceding fifteen (15) years for the crime of manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.

        6)    Has been convicted and released from incarceration for said offense during the preceding ten (10) years for any offense punishable as a felony.

        7)    Has been convicted of two (2) or more misdemeanors within the preceding five (5) years for any offense relating to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or addictive or dangerous drugs.

        8)    Has been convicted of two (2) or more misdemeanors within the  preceding five (5) years for any offense relating to force, threat, violence, or intimidation.

        9)    Has been convicted within the preceding five (5) years of any theft   related misdemeanor.

10.   What if I fail to disclose a past incident or conviction on my EMT Application (signed affidavit)?

        Failure to disclose your involvement in a current investigation or criminal charges; or any conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense in California or in any other state or place, including entering a plea of nolo contendere or no contest, including any conviction which has been expunged (set aside) under Penal Code 1203.4 is considered FRAUD in the procurement of a certificate. This may result in disciplinary action and denial of your certificate. Any incident or conviction in your past must be disclosed each time you apply for certification. It is your responsibility to provide the verified court records/documents and detailed statement (explanation). In addition, you must disclose if you had a certification, accreditation, or professional healing arts license denied, suspended, revoked, or placed on probation; or if you are currently under formal investigation or disciplinary action. Again, it is your responsible to provide necessary documentation and a written explanation of facts that describes action and/or remediation.

11.   What happens if I have subsequent arrest and /or conviction after a negative LiveScan report?

        The EMS Agency and the EMS Authority receives a DOJ subsequent arrest notification within forty-eight (48) hours of any arrest in California.  Depending upon the seriousness of the arrest, the EMS Agency may take disciplinary action against your EMT certificate. The action may include suspension and/or revocation. It is best to advise the EMS Agency and your EMS Employer (if EMT employed) if you are arrested before the Agency receives the Live Scan subsequent arrest notification.

Under Vehicle Code § 13372 , the department may refuse, revoke or suspend an ambulance driver certificate of any person who gives any cause, before or after issuance of the certificate, for discretionary refusal of certification. If there is an immediate risk to safety due to a physical or mental condition, an action under Vehicle Code § 13953 may be taken.

The department may refuse, revoke or suspend an ambulance driver certificate under the following conditions:

• Felony Conviction:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(1): The driver has been convicted during the preceding seven years of any offense punishable as a felony or has been convicted during that period of any theft.

• Moral Turpitude:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(2): The driver has committed any act involving moral turpitude, including fraud or intentional dishonesty for personal gain, within the preceding seven years.

• Use of Alcohol:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(3): The driver habitually and excessively uses intoxicating beverages.

• Drugs:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(4): The driver has been convicted within the preceding seven years of any offense relative to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or addictive or dangerous drugs, or of any misdemeanor involving force, violence, threat, or intimidation.

• On Probation:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(5): The driver is on probation to the department for a cause involving the unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.

• Sanction for Unsafe Driving:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(6): Within the three years immediately preceding the application, the driver has had his or her driver's license suspended or revoked by the department for a cause involving the unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, or, within the same period, has been convicted of any of the following:

1. Failing to stop and render aid in an accident involving injury or death.

2. Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and any drug.

3. Reckless driving, or reckless driving involving bodily injury.

• Fraudulent Application:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(7): The driver has knowingly falsified or failed to disclose a material fact in his and her application. An applicant refused certification under this provision shall not be issued an ambulance driver certificate within 12 months of the refusal.

• Accident(s):Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(8): The driver has been involved as a driver in any motor vehicle accident causing death or bodily injury or in three or more motor vehicle accidents during the preceding one year period.

• Medical:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(9): The certificate may be refused, suspended or revoked if the driver does not meet the minimum medical standards established by the department in Article 2.1, Sections § 28.18 and 28.19, of Title 13, California Code of Regulations.

• Irrational Behavior: Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(10): The driver has demonstrated irrational behavior or incurred a physical disability to the extent that a reasonable and prudent person would have reasonable cause to believe that the ability to perform the duties normally expected of an ambulance driver may be impaired.

• Code Violation:Vehicle Code § 13372 (b)(11): The driver has violated any provision of the Vehicle Code or any regulation adopted by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol relating to the operation of emergency ambulances during the preceding one-year period.

• Employment Dismissal:Vehicle Code § 13372(b)(12): The driver has committed any act that warrants dismissal, as provided in § 13373 .