Recertification Programmes
The Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) requires practicing paramedics and EMTs to undergo recertification every two years through specific courses to maintain professional competency.
Last updated 31 March 2026
The Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) requires paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to undergo recertification every two years to maintain their professional competency:
Paramedics: Paramedics must complete the Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course.
EMTs: EMTs must complete the EMT Recertification Programme.
Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Course
The Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Course certifies local and foreign paramedics, who are strongly encouraged to complete their recertification at least 6 months before their current certification expires.
Course Information
The course begins with a five-week self-directed learning phase, during which participants will complete online quizzes and participate in discussion forums. This is followed by a 3-day face-to-face (F2F) session at ITE College East.
The third day of the F2F session includes both theory and practical assessments.
Participants must attend all F2F sessions and pass both assessments to complete the course.
A course briefing will be conducted before the start, during which textbooks will be issued to participants for the duration of the course.
Course Eligibility
To be eligible for the course, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Possess a Paramedic Level III certificate (SAF/SCDF)
Hold a Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care
Have a Diploma in Paramedicine (NYP)
Provide a letter from UPEC
Note: This course is applicable only to paramedics.
2026 Course Intakes:
Dates for Course Intakes
1st Intake | Course duration: 26 Jan - 5 Mar 2026 | |
Briefing: 23 Jan 2026 | ||
Self-directed learning: 26 Jan - 28 Feb 2026 | ||
Face-to-Face assessment: 3 - 5 Mar 2026 | ||
Retest (if applicable): 11 Mar 2026 | ||
2nd Intake | Course duration: 27 Apr - 4 Jun 2026 | |
Briefing: 24 Apr 2026 | ||
Self-directed learning: 27 Apr - 29 May 2026 | ||
Face-to-Face assessment: 2 - 4 Jun 2026 | ||
Retest (if applicable): 10 Jun 2026 | ||
3rd Intake | Course duration: 13 Jul - 20 Aug 2026 | |
Briefing: 10 Jul 2026 | ||
Self-directed learning: 13 Jul - 14 Aug 2026 | ||
Face-to-Face assessment: 18 - 20 Aug 2026 | ||
Retest (if applicable): 26 Aug 2026 | ||
4th intake | Course duration: 26 Oct - 3 Dec 2026 | |
Briefing: 23 Oct 2026 | ||
Self-directed learning: 26 Oct - 27 Nov 2026 | ||
Face-to-Face assessment: 1 - 3 Dec 2026 | ||
Retest (if applicable): 9 Dec 2026 | ||
Course Fees (2026)
Full & Nett Course Fees
Fee Type | Amount (incl. 9% GST) |
Full Fee | $545.00 |
Nett Fee (after subsidy, if applicable) | $295.00 |
Note: The SkillsFuture course fee subsidy is only applicable once per participant. For more details on SSG’s revised funding structure, click here to access the SkillsFuture Funding Changes.
Course Registration & Contact
For course overview and registration:
Visit the ITE website or register directly via the STEP portal
For enquiries or assistance with registration, please contact:
Ms Belinda Y. Ho (ITE) at 6590 2146 or via email belinda_y_ho@ite.edu.sg
EMT Recertification Programme
EMTs are strongly encouraged to complete their recertification 3 to 6 months before the expiration of their current certification.
The recertification course will last for 2 days, with the schedule as follows:
2 Days (8.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Venue:
SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing
168 Jalan Bukit Merah
Connection One Tower 1, #18-00
Singapore 150168
For information about course fees and application procedures, please visit the IAN website by clicking here.