EMS: Adding to the Service Roster

A doctor, physician assistant, or RN (registered nurse) may take the place of an emergency medical technician at any service level if:

• The person is trained and competent in all emergency medical technician skills, medicines, and equipment.
• The service medical director approves.

Note: A physician assistant or RN may not practice at a higher level of care than the level at which the service is licensed. View the Wisconsin EMS Scope of Practice, P-00451 (PDF). It defines the skills, procedures, and medicines that are allowed at each license level.

How to add a member

To add a member to your service roster, follow these steps:

1. Create an E-Licensing account if you don’t already have one.
2. Upload certification documents.

   2.1. Go the Applications tab in E-Licensing and select Certification Reporting.
   2.2. Upload CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification (required for all providers).
   2.3. Upload advanced cardiovascular life support if you’re practicing at the intermediate or paramedic level.

3. Complete the form, Physician, Physician Assistant, and Registered Nurse Equivalency Application, F-00614. (Word) Send it to your EMS regional coordinator.

This process is in line with these Wisconsin laws:

• Wisconsin Stat. § 256.15(4)(a)(b)
• Wisconsin Admin. Code § DHS 110.50(2)

Questions? Contact dhsemssmail@dhs.wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1568.