Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEmergency Medical Services

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEmergency Medical Services (Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS) is a student-led emergency medical service within the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Division of Public Safety, providing pre-hospital medical care during select campus events.Ìý

The program began in 2004 and since then, Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS has trained hundreds of students in basic life support, hosted clinical and educational programming, and helped prepare future physicians, nurses, paramedics, and first responders. The program is partnered with the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAnschutz Medical Campus to provide clinical oversight and adherence to professional emergency medical standards. The organization remains student-led; combining professional standards and institutional support with student initiative, leadership, and service.Ìý

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS also offers non-medical involvement through our volunteer program, where students support injury prevention, harm-reduction education, AED awareness, and campus wellness outreach.Ìý

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For general inquiries, please email Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS.

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS team members during an EMT training in an ambulance

What We OfferÌý

  • Emergency medical services for select Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ campus eventsÌý
  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities for studentsÌý
  • Nationally recognized training for the campus community, including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver courses, Naloxone overdose prevention and response education, and American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed® certification
  • EMT training, continuing education, and simulated emergency response exercisesÌý

Our Mission

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEmergency Medical Services provides professional emergency medical coverage for select Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder campus events. When the campus community gathers, Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS is present, trained, equipped, and prepared to respond.Ìý

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS EMTs deliver on-site Basic Life Support care, conduct medical assessments, and coordinate with local emergency services, as needed. By providing rapid response and early intervention, Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS helps bridge the critical gap between the onset of a medical emergency and the arrival of advanced care.Ìý

Our Values

Excellence in Care

We hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards. Every patient deserves the same quality of care, whether it's a minor injury or a life-threatening emergency.Ìý

Student Leadership

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS is led by students who manage operations, lead training, mentor new EMTs, and shape the organization’s future. Professional oversight supports our work, while student initiative drives it forward.

Service to Community

We serve because this is our campus and our community. Our commitment is rooted in showing up, taking responsibility, and providing care when it matters most.

Continuous Growth

Emergency medicine is constantly evolving, and so are we. Through ongoing education, quality improvement, and a culture of feedback, we strive to improve every day.

the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEMS patch which features an illustration of the ems star of life symbol over the flatirons

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