Colorado EMT License
The Colorado EMT license is also called a Colorado EMT certification or a Colorado EMT State certification. The Colorado EMT certification is different from the NREMT Colorado certification because it is a State certification.
The NREMT is a National certification and does not specifically allow EMTs to work in individual states. To apply for a Colorado State EMT license/certification applicants need to go online and fill out an application with the CDPHE.
Here is the information to contact them by phone, mail, and also email.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
HFEMSD – EMTS – C1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone: (303) 691-4932
Fax: (303) 691-7720, Attn: EMTS Branch
Email: cdphe.emtcert@state.co.us
Colorado issues a 3-year certificate to first time EMS providers whose applications are approved by the department. However, there are prerequisites required before an application will be approved.
Colorado EMT License Requirements
When you apply for your Colorado EMT license from the CDPHE you will need to make sure you have met their requirements to get approved for the state license. Once all the prerequisites are met, Colorado EMTs can complete the Application for Initial Certification to get a Colorado EMT license.
• Complete a full EMS provider course at the level that you wish to practice at.
• Get a NREMT certification by passing both NREMT exams (written and psychomotor).
• Provide an image of lawful presence document such as a driver license or passport.
• Create an OATH account and fill out an “Application for Initial Certification” on the CDPHE website.
• Submit a fingerprint-based background check to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• Provide an image of your current and valid BLS CPR for the HCP card.
• Paramedic applicants must provide an image of their current and valid ACLS card.
When filling out the application for a Colorado EMT certification on the OATH account you can expect to be asked the following questions about your Background:
– Have you EVER been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor or felony (excluding traffic) in this or any other state or nation?
– Have you EVER been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, or received a deferred sentence for a misdemeanor or felony (excluding traffic) in this or any other state or nation?
– Have you EVER been or are you currently the subject of an investigation by any health care licensing jurisdiction?
– Have you EVER had any disciplinary action taken against you in connection with the performance of health care-related activities in this or any other state or nation?
If you answer “Yes” to any of the Background Questions above, you can upload official documentation to the OATH account and explain the situation.
Colorado EMS Scope of Practice
The Colorado EMS scope of practice is a set of EMS protocols that guide Emergency Medical Response Personnel. The EMS scope of practice defines the maximum skills and medications that can be delegated to all levels of emergency medical responders by a medical director in Colorado.
Colorado EMT training prepares all levels of EMS provider to practice within their scope of practice competently. This includes the Basic EMT (EMT-B), Advanced EMT (AEMT), Intermediate EMT (EMT-I), and the Paramedic.