Train PA: Your EMS Con-Ed Resource
Pennsylvania’s online learning management network for continuing education and provider advancement.
What Is Train PA?
Train PA is Pennsylvania’s gateway into the TRAIN Learning Network, an online learning management system that provides continuing education approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS.
It is primarily used by certified EMS providers to complete approved online continuing education (ConEd) courses and state-required training modules.
The Difference Between Train PA vs. PA EMS Registry
To reduce confusion, it is important to distinguish between Train PA and the PA EMS Registry:
Train PA is used for:
PA EMS Registry is used for:
How EMS Continuing Education Credits Are Reported
When a provider successfully completes an approved course in Train PA:
- Continuing education credits are automatically transferred to the provider’s PA EMS Registry account.
- Credits appear under the provider’s certification record once processing is complete.
To ensure proper credit reporting:
- Your demographic information in the PA EMS Registry must match your Train PA account information.
- Your certification number must be entered correctly in your Train PA profile.
If account information does not match, credit reporting may be delayed or rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Train PA
I completed a course but don’t see my credits. What should I do?
Allow up to 24 hours for credits to transfer. If credits do not appear, confirm your certification number and demographic information match in both systems.
Do I need a separate Train PA account?
Yes. Train PA requires its own account, but your profile must align with your PA EMS Registry information for credit transfer.
How do I update my name or contact information?
To change your name in the PA Registry, you must send SAEMS a copy of your legal name change court documents (marriage certificate/license, divorce decree/notice of intention to resume prior surname, etc.). SAEMS will update the registry and Train PA. Contact information (phone number or email) should be updated by you on Train PA first. Then, update your information in the PA Registry.
I am an out-of-state provider. Can I use Train PA?
Yes, but account setup may require additional verification.
A course won’t launch. What should I check?
Verify you are using a supported browser with pop-ups enabled, cookies allowed, JavaScript enabled, and a minimum 5 Mbps internet connection.
When to Contact SAEMS
If you are having trouble accessing either the PA Registry or Train PA, please call us at
814-201-2265 or send us an email.