Maine EMS is working to process license renewal applications more efficiently; in doing so, we have updated some features in the eLicensing portal.
First, users can view and maintain continuing education hours for renewal in their education report when logged in to their profile - watch a short video demonstration on our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0BFGSbd2hQ.
Second, the renewal application now only becomes available to users beginning on the first day of the month their current license cycle expires (this is necessary for the next step). As an example, users whose license expires in February of 2022 (and it will always expire on the last day of the month), would not see an application for renewal appear in their eLicensing portal until February 1, 2022.
Coming soon: If the user’s continuing education hours are complete and there is no need for a manual review, the renewal application will process automatically, eliminating the current 7-10 business day wait time.