New Community Paramedicine License

Please note: Applications are not yet live, coming soon!
 

These instructions are for individuals who have a current active and unrestricted Maine EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license

AND

have held that license for a minimum of 2 years and have at least 24 patient care reports
documented in MEFIRS in a caregiver role at the level of EMS licensure associated with the CP application

→ If you are seeking a conditional CP license (those who have practiced CP prior to July 1, 2024), please visit the Conditional CP License page

→ If you are seeking a CP Agency license, please visit the CP Agency page.

If you have an expired Maine EMS license or do not have a Maine EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license AND

do not have a Conditional CP, CP-A, CP-T, or CP license AND

Are not affiliated and working with a CP Agency

YOU CANNOT PERFORM Community Paramedicine Services!

What are the details of a Community Paramedic license?

  • Affiliation with a Community Paramedicine licensed agency is required. 
  • CP licenses have an additive scope of practice on top of a base license (EMT AEMT, or Paramedic).   
  • The State of Maine does not issue physical EMS license cards. You can download and print a copy of your license by logging into your eLicensing account. 
  • Rules regarding the issuance, maintenance, and renewal of Maine EMS CP Licenses can be found in Chapter 19 of the Maine EMS Rules

To obtain a Maine EMS Community Paramedicine license:

  • Log in to your Maine eLicensing account and complete a "CP Personnel Application”. Within the application you must provide: 
    • A verifiable copy of a transcript showing the successful completion of Maine EMS-approved training as described in Maine Community Paramedicine Education Standards, at a level appropriate for the desired level of licensure. Education must be obtained within two years of the date of application.  
    • A Certificate of Completion of State of Maine Mandated Reporter Training. 
    • Submit a complete history of any action taken against any emergency medical services certification or license or professional certification or license that the applicant currently holds or has ever held. 
  • Once all materials have been received, processing may take up to 10 BUSINESS days. 
  • Your expiration date of your Maine Community Paramedicine license will align with your base license expiration date. 
  • You MUST maintain your base Maine EMS license and Maine CP license, along with affiliation with a CP agency, to provide CP services. 

Do I need to report or update anything during my licensure period?

A licensee or an applicant for licensure under this chapter shall notify the Board in writing within 10 days of a:

  1. Change of name or address, including personal email address
  2. Criminal conviction
  3. Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action taken in this or any other jurisdiction against any occupational or professional license held by the applicant or licensee or,
  4. Material change in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original application for licensure submitted to the Board.