USM Students may earn credit for licenses, certifications and other credentials granted by organizations outside the University. The submission of credential documentation does not guarantee the awarding of credit. To earn credit, credentials must be current, non-provisional, and demonstrate substantial evidence of college-level learning.
- All certifications must be current (not expired) and non-provisional to be reviewed for credit.
- Credit equivalencies listed on this page are subject to re-review as trainings change over time.
A list of commonly-submitted credentials and trainings are listed below. Current USM students should visit the MyUSM CPL page for more information.
This is not a comprehensive list of all certifications that have been accepted for credit. Students who hold state, national, and industry credentials that do not appear on this list may submit those credentials for review.
HEALTHCARE
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| CPR/AED and First Aid w/in-person skill sessions | GEL 1XX – .5 |
| Basic Life Support and First Aid (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) | SPM 101 – .5 |
| Basic Life Support and First Aid Renewal (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) | SPM 102 – .5 |
| **Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Assistant to Nurses Certification | GEL 1XX – 3 |
| MHRT-1 or MHRT-C or MHRT-CSP | Please contact the CPL office for details |
| Wilderness First Aid (15-20 hours) | GEL 1XX – 1.5 |
| Wilderness First Responder (36-70 hours) | GEL 2XX – 3 |
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| CRMA, DSP/MCDS, MHSS, PSS | GEL 1XX – 1 each |
| Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) | GEL 1XX – 3 |
PROFESSIONAL
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maine Producer Resident (Life and Health and/or Property and Casualty) | GEL 1XX – 3 each |
| SHRM-CP or SPHR Human Resources Certification | LOS 312 – 3 |
| State of Maine Sales Agent/Associate Broker/Designated Broker | GEL 1XX – 3 each |
PUBLIC SAFETY
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| Firefighter I and II (State Certification Required) | GEL 1XX – 3 each |
| EMT-B | GEL 1XX – 6 |
| AEMT (no additional credit for EMT-B) | GEL 2XX – 12 |
| Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training Phase I and II (LEPS) | GEL 1 XX – 6 |
| MCJA Basic Correction Officer | GEL 1XX – 6 |
| Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLETP) (no additional credit for LEPS) | LOS 3XX – 6 and GEL 1XX – 9 (15 cr total) |
WELLNESS/FITNESS
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid | SPM 101 or 102 – .5 |
| Certified Personal Trainer w/ NCCS exam | GEL 1XX – 3 |
| Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200 hours) | GEL 1XX – 3 |
| Maine State Massage License | GEL 1XX – 6 |
| USUI Reiki (Level I, II, Master, Advanced Teacher) | variable credit |
GENERAL
| Credential | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|
| Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate | EGN 182 – 1 |
| Certified Early Childhood Assistant (CECA) | EDU 100 – 3 |
| Educators Rising Microcredentials (all 5 completed) | EDU 100 – 3 |
| LanguageLine Interpreter Skills Certification | LIN 3XX – 4 |
| Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Level I | GEL 1XX – 3 |
| Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Level I | GEL 2XX – 3 |
| Maine Media Workshops and College (1 week intensive courses) | CMS 2XX – 3 |
| Master Gardener | ESP 3XX (EL) – 4 |
| Maine Roads to Quality – Full Credentials Only | GEL 1XX – 6 each |
| Midcoast Permaculture Design (120 hours) | ESP 3XX – 4 |
| Olympia Snowe Leadership Program | LOS 2XX (EL) – 3 |
| OSHA 30-hour/Hazwoper (no credit for 10 hour OSHA trainings) | GEL 1XX – 1 each |
| ServSafe Food Protection Manager | GEL 1XX – 1 |
| USM CRLA Tutor Level I | GEL 1XX – 3 |