California Paramedic Refresher Course

Staying certified as a paramedic in California means keeping up with evolving protocols, delivering top-tier care, and meeting CE requirements that align with both state and national standards. At DistanceCME, our California paramedic refresher course is specifically designed to meet these expectations—offering flexible, online training that fits your demanding schedule.

DistanceCME is America’s leading provider of Live NREMT Refreshers, Flight and Critical Care Review Courses, and EMS continuing education. We offer 100% online, CAPCE-accredited training that’s accepted by California EMS Authority (EMSA) and NREMT alike. Our courses are structured for working EMS professionals—people who work long shifts, weekends, nights, or split schedules—and who need CE options that don’t get in the way of life.

Our California paramedic refresher course meets the Live continuing education standards set by the California EMS Authority and fulfills the National Registry’s National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requirements. You’ll have access to both F5 (Virtual Instructor-Led Training) and F3 (Distributive Education) components so you can meet all of your CE needs in one place.

F5 classes are live and interactive, led by experienced instructors who are also practicing paramedics, flight medics, and EMS educators. These sessions cover core topics such as trauma, cardiology, airway management, medical emergencies, OB/Peds, and EMS operations. They simulate a traditional classroom experience but are conducted entirely online—so there’s no need to take time off work or travel to a physical site.

DistanceCME offers sessions throughout the day and night, making it easy to complete your hours without disrupting your routine. That’s a huge win for California medics who often work variable hours across EMS systems, fire departments, and hospitals.

If your schedule is especially tight or you prefer to work through content on your own time, our F3 (Distributive Education) courses are perfect. These self-paced modules are CAPCE-approved, cover all required CE topics, and allow you to log in and complete them anytime—on your phone, tablet, or laptop. They’re ideal for supplementing your F5 hours or knocking out CE while on standby or during downtime.

We also make the administrative side of recertification simple. Our platform tracks your CE hours, completed modules, and course progress all in one place. We provide downloadable and/or importable completion certificates for submitting your CE to both EMSA and the National Registry. If you have questions or run into issues, our support team is always just a message away.

Thousands of California paramedics have used our program to maintain their certification without sacrificing their schedule or sleep. Our instructors are relatable, our content is updated regularly, and our course structure is built around real-world medics—not textbook scenarios.

Whether you’re renewing your California paramedic license, your NREMT, or both, our California paramedic refresher course gives you everything you need to succeed—on your terms.