EMS Driver Refresher Training

EMS Drivers are required to complete an initial EMS Driver course. There is
currently no DEMS approved refresher training course for EMS Driver re-certification
with the exception of DEMS approved vehicle operation monitoring system (see note below).

Note: Licensed ambulance services operating approved vehicle operation monitoring systems are required to repeat the didactic section of their training program and submit a copy of the latest employer approved performance driver monitor strip/record.



EMT Basic Refresher Training

EMT Basic refresher training shall consist of: the current National Standard Basic EMT Refresher Curriculum (24 hour minimum), and shall include successful completion of a local written and practical examination. EMT Basic refresher training must be accomplished by all certified EMT Basics during their National Registry certification period.



EMT Advanced Level Refresher Training

EMT Intermediate Refresher training shall consist of: Successful competition of the
EMT-Basic refresher course as outlined previously and successful competition of a
formal 14 hour DOT EMT Intermediate refresher training program (must include 2 hours of defibrillation refresher training). Successful competition of Division 1 and 2 of the EMT Paramedic Curriculum will satisfy this requirement.

EMT Paramedic Refresher Block training shall consist of: Successful competition of a formal MSDH, DEMS DOT EMT Paramedic Refresher Training Program. An ACLS course is applicable toward this section within the appropriate blocks and competition of the appropriate terminal competencies.

Note: All EMT-Paramedics trained under the EMT-Paramedic curriculum prior to 1999 must complete a MSDH, DEMS approved 72 hour transitional course.