EMS is an exciting field that offers a dynamic environment with challenging situations for people who have a calling for public service.
EMS is an exciting field that offers a dynamic environment with challenging situations for people who have a calling for public service. EMS providers operate in a variety of positions in the healthcare field. They can be found working on ambulances or fire apparatus in 911 systems, volunteer agencies, disaster medical assistance teams, emergency rooms, hospitals, and other aspects of allied health.
What's it like to work in Emergency Medical Services?
Critical thinking and active listening are essential skills in the field of EMS. Typical work activities include assisting and caring for others and providing medical
attention and emotional support. In the field of EMS, many people work with a team.
EMS is a challenging and rewarding field.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians:
The national certification agency for pre-hospital care providers. This is your first stop for initial EMS certification.
Colorado EMS Online Application
Follow the link for directions on obtaining a Colorado State EMS certification. Initial Colorado State certification requires a National registry certification in addition to this online application.
Colorado State EMS Office
The branch of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment responsible for certifying Colorado pre-hospital providers. This website serves a references for all things EMS in Colorado.
Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education
What is the CREATE grant?
CREATE assists private and public organizations in improving and expanding the emergency medical and trauma system in Colorado. This grant program is intended to provide funding to EMTS agencies for education and training of emergency medical and trauma service providers working in Colorado only.
Paramedic Program Accreditation
The Pikes Peak State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
caahep.org
CoAEMSP
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services
Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
coaemsp.org