Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Beginning on Sept. 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered to their home by visiting COVIDTests.gov. Additionally, before you discard any “expired” test kits you have, please check here to see if the expiration dates of your COVID-19 tests have been extended.

EMS Instructor Renewal of Certification

An EMS Instructor Renewal applicant must meet the following requirements:

    • Accrue 50 contact hours, to include:
      • 35 hours of teaching in OEMS approved courses, over at least 5 categories
      • 5 hours of attending OEMS approved continuing education for the EMSI
      • 10 hours of EITHER teaching or attending the above

Documentation Requirements:

  • A completed renewal online application on the Connecticut eLicense website for EMS instructor renewal.
  • Renewal applicants are no longer required to submit documentation of teaching hours or CEU. Maintain these records for inspection at the request of DPH.