Licence Applications
Last updated on December 15, 2023In British Columbia, you must hold a valid licence to practice as a first responder, emergency medical responder, primary care paramedic, advanced care paramedic, infant transfer team or critical care paramedic.
Examinations
If you have not already scheduled your exams, please follow the instructions on the Scheduling your Licensing Examination page.
Applying for an Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic Licence
Emergency medical responder, primary care paramedic and advanced care paramedic licences are valid for five years and require yearly continuing competence submissions.
You are eligible for a licence when you have successfully completed all exams for your licence level.
To apply for your licence, follow these steps:
- Complete and electronically submit an Application for Licence form.
- Undergo a criminal record check within 12 months of the licence application
- Submit the EMA Licence Payment form to pay the applicable fees.
Applying for a Critical Care Paramedic or Infant Transport Team Licence
Critical care paramedic and infant transport team licences are valid for five years and require yearly continuing competence submissions.
To apply for your licence, follow these steps:
- Complete and electronically submit an Application for Licence.
- Undergo a criminal record check within 12 months of the licence application.
Reinstating an Expired Licence
If your licence has expired, you are no longer licensed to practice as an emergency medical assistant in British Columbia. You may be reinstated if it would not be an undue risk to public health or safety. For information on how to have your licence reinstated, please see the Licence Reinstatement policy.
Reinstating a Licence that has been Revoked by the Board
If your licence has been revoked by the board, you are no longer licensed to practice as an emergency medical assistant in British Columbia. You may be reinstated if it would not be an undue risk to public health or safety. For information on how to have your licence reinstated, please see the policy Revoked Licence - Reapplication.
Licence Fees
Payment of the licence fee as set out in the Emergency Health Services Regulations is required to obtain your licence. Licence fees are required when you have successfully completed all examinations, but can be paid at any time throughout the application process. In order to speed up the licensing process, you may also complete all the licensing requirements at any time during your evaluation process. You may request a refund in writing for any licence fees you submit, if you are unsuccessful in the evaluation process.
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Licence Category |
Licence Fee (if written examination is required) |
Licence Fee (if practical examination is required) |
Licence Fee (if both written and practical examinations are required) |
Licence Renewal |
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Emergency Medical Responder |
$ 50.00 |
$ 400.00 |
$ 450.00 |
$ 50.00 |
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Primary Care Paramedic |
$ 50.00 |
$ 400.00 |
$ 450.00 |
$ 50.00 |
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Advanced Care Paramedic |
$ 50.00 |
$ 500.00 |
$ 550.00 |
$ 50.00 |
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Critical Care Paramedic |
no fee |
no fee |
no fee |
$ 50.00 |
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Infant Transport Team |
no fee |
no fee |
no fee |
$ 50.00 |
There are no licence fees associated with emergency medical assistant first responder licensing, student licensing and initial licensing for applicants transferring from another province (unless a written or practical exam is required).
How to Pay your Licence Fees
Licence fees can be paid using the following methods:
- Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, or American Express, by completing the EMA Licence Payment form at any time or
- Cheque or Money order made payable to the Minister of Finance, including your full name, licence level and current mailing address.
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Regular mail to: |
Or courier to: |