Apply to operate a Community EMS Program

Instructions for submitting a Community EMS (CEMS) initial or renewal application to the Department of Public Health (DPH). CEMS applications must be completed by a local public health authority (such as a board of health) in partnership with the designated primary ambulance service in the local jurisdiction in which the proposed Community EMS Program will operate.

What you need

The CEMS application form has transitioned to a new online licensing system, the Health Professions Licensing Portal.

For initial CEMS applicants, you will need to create an account and follow application instructions to submit required documents. Please review the initial application instructions below prior to starting the application.

For existing CEMS programs seeking renewal, you will need to create an account and link your existing license(s) to your new account. If you already have an account, you will still need to link your existing license to your account. If you have not received an email with your “Registration Pin Code”, please contact [e-mail]. Please review the detailed instructions below as significant updates have been made to the application process. 

Please note, if you wish to apply to operate either a Mobile Integrated Health or a Mobile Integrated Health with ED Avoidance program, there are separate application instructions on their respective webpages.

Apply for an Initial Application

Please review the Community EMS Application Guidance form and ensure you have the following information ready for upload:

1. Proposed Program Narratives
2. Any supplemental documentation

Applicants may only apply to become a Community EMS program by proposing services that are included in the Defined List of Community EMS Program Services. 

Additional guidance information and documentation to help craft your program and application can be found at:

• MIH and Community EMS applicant and program guidance
• MIH and Community EMS Regulations

Once you are ready to apply, from the Health Professions Licensing Portal licensing home page:

1. Select “Apply for a New License”
2. Locate and select “Office of Emergency Medical Services”
3. From there, select “Start Application” under “Community EMS Program Approval.” 
4. Complete and submit the application

Apply for a Renewal Application

Please review the detailed instructions below as significant updates have been made to the application process. 

Prior to starting the renewal application, please review the Community EMS Application Guidance form and ensure you have updated your existing application materials to have the following information ready for upload:

1. Proposed Program Narratives
2. Any supplemental documentation

If you have not yet used the new eLicensing website, you will need to create an account and link to your program approval.

• Go to the Health Professions Licensing Portal
  • Select "Create Account."
• Once you have registered or if you already have an account, log in to your account and go to "Link License to My Account." 
  • Select your license type from the "License Type" dropdown menu.
  • Enter your approval number in the "License or Registration Number" field.
  • Please ensure you enter the new CEMS Approval Number (including the new prefix "CEMS-"). If you have not received your new CEMS Approval Number via email, please contact [e-mail].  
• You will be asked to provide a registration pin code which was emailed to the program’s primary contact. If you cannot locate the registration pin code, please contact [e-mail].  
• Once your program approval has been linked to your account, select "View Details."
  • You will see the option to start a "Community EMS Program - Renewal Application"
• Complete and submit the application.

More info

Applicants may only apply to become a Community EMS program by proposing services that are included in the Defined List of Community EMS Program Services.

For additional instructions, including guide videos, please visit Health Professions Licensing System User Guide for information on how to get started. If you have questions about account creation, contact the eLicensing HelpDesk at 800-414-0168 or [e-mail].

If you have any questions about the application process or requirements, please contact [e-mail].