Accepted BLS\CPR and ACLS Education Organizations Colorado EMS Provider Certification and Recertification
ALL EMS provider certification candidates seeking initial or renewal certification must submit evidence of completion of a current and valid professional healthcare provider-level Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS CPR) from a national or local organization that has been reviewed and approved by the department.
EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic candidates seeking initial state certification or renewal of an existing state certification must also submit evidence of completion of a current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course from a national or local organization that has been reviewed and approved by the department.
Approved BLS\CPR Courses
The following list of BLS CPR organizations and courses are currently recognized by the department. It is the responsibility of the individual provider to submit satisfactory evidence that organizations and courses not on this list should be recognized.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Courses | ||
Organization | Courses Approved by the Department | |
American Heart Association (AHA) |
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American Lifeguard and Safety Training |
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American Red Cross (ARC) |
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Health and Safety Institute (HSI) Formally the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) |
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) |
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American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) |
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Canadian Red Cross |
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Department of Defense Fire & EMS Certification (DoD) |
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Emergency Care and Safety Institute (The department does not accept online only courses. You must have an on-site instructor providing a hands-on skills evaluation.) |
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Emergency University (The department does not accept online only courses. You must have an on-site instructor providing a hands-on skills evaluation.) |
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EMS Safety Services |
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National Safety Council
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Military Training Network (MTN)
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Pro Trainings (ProCPR.org) |
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Approved ACLS Courses
The following list of ACLS organizations and courses are currently recognized by the department. It is the responsibility of the individual provider to submit satisfactory evidence that organizations and courses not on this list should be recognized.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Courses | |
Organization | Courses Approved by the Department |
American Heart Association (AHA) |
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American Red Cross (ARC) |
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Health and Safety Institute (HSI) Formally the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) |
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American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) |
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Military Training Network (MTN) |
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| Rev. Jan. 2023