EMT Skills Verification

EMT Skills Verification for Certification Renewal or Reinstatement

Project Heartbeat’s EMT Skills Verification is designed for currently certified or previously certified EMTs who need to complete skills competency requirements for renewal, reinstatement, or out-of-state certification. This streamlined session focuses exclusively on required EMT psychomotor skills and evaluation.

Skills verification sessions are conducted in a controlled, proctored environment and follow California EMS and National Registry standards.

What EMT Skills Verification Covers

The skills verification session evaluates required EMT competencies through hands-on performance testing.

Skills assessment may include:

  • Medical and trauma patient assessment
  • Bag-valve-mask ventilation and oxygen administration
  • Cardiac arrest management with AED
  • Hemorrhage control and shock management
  • Spinal motion restriction (supine and seated)
  • Penetrating chest injury management
  • Epinephrine and naloxone administration
  • Childbirth and neonatal resuscitation
  • Blood glucose testing

All skills are evaluated according to current EMT certification standards.

Who EMT Skills Verification Is For?

This option is appropriate for:

  • EMTs completing certification renewal requirements
  • EMTs seeking reinstatement after certification lapse
  • Out-of-state EMTs transferring certification to California
  • EMTs completing skills-only requirements

This option is not intended for:

  • First-time EMT students
  • Individuals seeking full EMT training

Session Length & Attendance

EMT Skills Verification sessions are completed in approximately 2 hours, depending on individual performance and required evaluations.

Due to regulatory requirements, full attendance and successful completion of all required skills is mandatory.

Prerequisites & Documentation

Participants must provide required documentation prior to skills verification, which may include:

  • Download and review the Practical Exam Workbook to prepare for your skills check
  • Valid or previously held EMT certification
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Required authorization or eligibility documentation from the certifying authority

Specific documentation requirements are confirmed during enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most skills verification sessions are completed in approximately 2 hours, depending on the number of skills required.

No. Skills verification is an evaluation-only process and does not include classroom or didactic instruction.

No. Skills verification is only available to individuals who have previously completed EMT training.

Skills verification follows applicable EMT standards; eligibility depends on individual certification pathways and regulatory requirements.

Course Summary

$210

Oakland & Sacramento Campuses

2 Hours ($50 charge applies for excessive time 2+ hours)

Upcoming Classes

Oakland Campus

Sacramento Campus