How long is Paramedic school in Georgia?

Paramedic programs in Georgia typically run about 1,000–1,800 hours, often as a 1–2 year college program of classroom, lab, and clinical time.

How often does a Georgia Paramedic certification renew?

Georgia renews EMS certifications every 2 years through the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma, with continuing education required each cycle.

Can I transfer my Paramedic certification to Georgia?

NREMT + Georgia Office of EMS application. Georgia also participates in the EMS Compact (REPLICA).

Paramedic requirements by state / GA

Paramedic requirements in Georgia.

Q: Do you need NREMT certification to work as a Paramedic in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia requires NREMT certification for state licensure at all levels.

What it takes to certify, renew, and transfer a Paramedic credential in Georgia — plus the official Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma link so you can confirm every detail before you apply.

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State rules, fees, and forms change. Treat this page as orientation, then confirm with the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma. Pass the EMT is not a licensing authority.

Georgia Paramedic certification at a glance

NREMT required?	Yes
Approximate program length	1,000–1,800 hours, often as a 1–2 year college program
Prerequisites	You'll generally need a current EMT certification, prerequisite coursework, and acceptance into a CAAHEP/CoAEMSP-accredited paramedic program.
Recertification cycle	2 years
Psychomotor (skills) exam	Georgia EMS Regional or NREMT-approved site
Reciprocity / transferring in	NREMT + Georgia Office of EMS application
EMS Compact (REPLICA) member	Yes

How to become a Paramedic in Georgia

1. Meet the prerequisites. You'll generally need a current EMT certification, prerequisite coursework, and acceptance into a CAAHEP/CoAEMSP-accredited paramedic program.
2. Finish an approved program. Expect roughly 1,000–1,800 hours, often as a 1–2 year college program of lecture, lab, and field/clinical time at a Georgia-approved training center.
3. Pass the cognitive exam. Sit the NREMT computer-adaptive Paramedic cognitive exam at a Pearson VUE test center.
4. Pass the skills exam. Georgia EMS Regional or NREMT-approved site.
5. Apply for state certification. Submit your application to the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma, then recertify every 2 years.

Paramedic scope of practice in Georgia

A Paramedic in Georgia typically works with advanced airway management including intubation, 12-lead ECG interpretation, manual defibrillation and cardioversion, needle decompression, and a full ALS drug box. Your exact scope is set by Georgia EMS rules and your agency's medical director, so protocols vary between services — always practice to your local protocol.

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Transferring a Paramedic card into Georgia

NREMT + Georgia Office of EMS application.

Georgia participates in the EMS Compact (REPLICA), which grants a privilege to practice across member state lines for qualifying calls — but it does not replace state certification for a permanent move.

Georgia requires NREMT certification for state licensure at all levels.

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