OAR 333-265-0060: Paramedic Provisional Licensure

(1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall discontinue issuing provisional licenses under this rule effective December 1, 2023. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, any Paramedic with a current, active provisional license must continue to meet the requirements in this rule. (3) A Paramedic with a provisional license issued under these rules shall enter into an agreement with the Authority and shall submit quarterly reports to the Authority describing the license holder’s progress in obtaining an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution for higher learning. (4) A Paramedic provisional license shall be revoked if the person: (a) Ceases active involvement with the sponsoring EMS agency; (b) Fails to meet the conditions set forth in the agreement; (c) Fails to cooperate or actively participate in a request from the Authority in order to obtain more information or required materials; (d) Has their EMS provider scope of practice revoked or restricted by their EMS medical director; or (e) Does not submit written documentation of the successful completion of any of the educational requirements set out in this rule. (5) A Provisional Paramedic license expires on the date specified in the agreement and on the license. (6) A Provisional Paramedic who has not obtained as associate degree in accordance with this rule may apply for a Transitional Paramedic license in accordance with OAR 333-265-0027.