All licenses will be provided in PDF format, available through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal, for the time being..
All license applications must be submitted online through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
For more information, refer to the instructions contained within the application.
In order to qualify for renewal, you must obtain the following within your three year licensure period:
PLEASE RETAIN COPIES OF ALL RECORDS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE OF YOUR LICENSE. These documents may be uploaded within your online renewal application in the "Supporting Documentation" section for safekeeping.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UPON REQUEST CREATES A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE LICENSEE HAS MADE A FALSE AND FRAUDULENT STATEMENT IN APPLYING FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
CAPCE - Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
CE Requirement Chart
MFR 15 Total
EMT 30 Total
AEMT 36 Total
Paramedic 45 Total
Preparatory
Airway Ventilation
Patient Assessment
Medical
BLS for Healthcare Provider
Trauma
Special Considerations
Pediatrics Medication Administration-Practical
Operations
Total
15
30
36
45
*Special Considerations category: All levels must have specific Pediatric CEs, as identified in the above chart. Other Special Consideration credits may include Geriatrics, Special Needs, or Assessment Based Patient Management.
*Operations category: All levels must have a minimum of one Emergency Preparedness credit.
*Individual choice: After the minimum credits are obtained in each category, the remainder of credits may be in any of the listed categories the provider chooses.
Approved practical Pediatric Medication Administration must be identified on the credit certificate or "chit sheet."
Credit Options:
Requirements for obtaining IC license:
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The IC must document 30 credits of continuing education which must be earned during the three years your license is in effect. An application for license renewal will be mailed to you approximately 60 days prior to your license expiration. Documentation of your continuing education must be maintained for one year following license renewal. You must submit copies of your records ONLY upon request of the department.
PLEASE RETAIN COPIES OF ALL RECORDS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE OF YOUR LICENSE. These documents may be uploaded with your online renewal application under the "Supporting Documentation" section for safekeeping, in the event they are requested by the Department for audit purposes.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION, IF REQUESTED, CREATES A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE LICENSEE HAS MADE A FALSE AND FRAUDULENT STATEMENT IN APPLYING FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
There are three methods in which an Instructor Coordinator (IC) license may be renewed:
(1) Successfully complete a Department-approved Instructor Coordinator refresher program;
(2) Accrue 30 credits in Department-approved professional development continuing education;
Instructional Techniques | Measurement & Evaluation | Education Administration |
Minimum 3 | Minimum 3 | Minimum 3 |
(3) Accrue 30 credits through a combination of 20 professional development continuing education and 10 educational performance credits.
Part A: Professional Development Credits. A minimum of 20 credits for professional development through Department-approved Instructor Coordinator continuing education programs are required.
Instructional Techniques | Measurement & Evaluation | Education Administration |
Minimum 3 | Minimum 3 | Minimum 3 |
Part B: Performance Credits. In addition to the 20 credits required in Part A; 10 credits are required in any of the following categories:
EMS INSTRUCTION: One credit for every four hours of instruction (initial, refresher, or continuing education). Proof: CE Rosters, IC credit slip, course syllabus, etc.
EXAMINATION EVALUATION: One credit for every two hours in which you assist as a skills examiner for a State approved practical exam. Proof: Credit slip from Regional Coordinator
COURSE COORDINATION: Three credits for every Education Program Sponsor OR CE Sponsor approval. Two credits for every Program Sponsor OR CE Program Sponsor re-approval. One credit for every 15 continuing education credits approved and coordinated. Proof: Copies of Education Program Sponsor approvals or CE approval.