Quality Emergency Care in Oregon

Emergency Authorization or Licensure for Out of State EMS providers

In the event of an emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, out of state EMS providers may support Oregon's healthcare system in a variety of capacities. Not all of the capacities will require licensure in Oregon as an EMS provider. If a license is required, as per the bullet points below, there is a temporary license available to those providers who will fill pre-hospital EMS provider roles.

• EMS providers working on a federal authorization in prehospital or hospital settings DO NOT need an Oregon license or authorization
• EMS providers working strictly in hospitals DO NOT need an Oregon EMS provider license
• EMS providers working in a prehospital role DO need an Oregon EMS provider license as allowed by rule - OAR 333-265-0058 Emergency Initial Provisional License. To apply for a temporary Emergency Initial Provisional License:
• Create an account in eLicense at the following link. https://oregon.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/portal#/login
  
• Fill out the application titled 2021 Emergency Provisional License. Once the application is submitted and the fee paid, the application will be processed and if complete a license issued (you will receive an email and licensure status can be checked here: https://oregon.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/portal#/lookup
  
• Other COVID and emergency resources are located on our website under the news section.
  
• If you have questions about Emergency Authorization or Licensure in Oregon email: EMS.PSU@state.or.us