IV Therapy Certification

Students certified as an EMT in the State of Colorado are permitted to perform limited intravenous therapy under medical direction following successful completion of the course. The class includes 32 hours of classroom training and an in-hospital clinical rotation with a minimum of 10 successful IV starts. In-hospital Clinical must be completed within 7 days of the last day of class.

You must have your Colorado State EMT certification prior to registering for class. NREMT certificate will not suffice. Please note that this course is for the IV Therapy certification of EMTs only. We are not authorized to certify CNAs/RNs/LPNs/PAs with this IV Approval Course.

You will need the following documents ready to upload when you register:

• Required vaccinations: TdAP, MMR, Influenza, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required if your course occurs between October 1st-March 31st.
• Required: Tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood test within past 12 moths or negative chest x-ray
• A Copy of your COLORADO State EMT Certification.
• A copy of your Nationwide Background check (must have been completed within 6 months of course date)
  • You can obtain your background check by going to www.castlebranch.com and enter group code EN14. A fee applies.

Once all the requirements are complete you will be issued a Course Completion certificate and you will then be eligible to initiate IV Therapy based on your organization and medical director’s protocols.

32 hours of continuing education hours will be provided after successful completion of the course.

Tuition: $450.00, due at time of application, includes textbook, student shirt, and clinical time. 

Please contact us at EMT_School@dhha.org or at (303) 602-2530 if you have any further questions. 

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The Basic ECG course is designed to teach students the skills and confidents they need to read and interpret ECGs. This course utilizes a comprehensive, systematic approach to learning heart anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology. Basic ECG is a beginner level course designed for any healthcare professional who is seeking to learn about reading and interpreting ECGs or who need to refresh their knowledge of ECGs. This course is approved for 24 hours of CE for Colorado residents. Please Note: This is not an ECG Technician Certification course. We are not a CAPCE approved training center and cannot offer continuing education hours for non-residents.

Course Cost:  $400.00 (includes ALL course books)

Please contact us at EMT_School@dhha.org or at (303) 602-2530 if you have any further questions. 

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Coursera Skills Bootcamp: 

Welcome our Coursera Skills Camp information page. This information page is specific to the skills camp for the Become an EMT Specialization course hosted in conjunction with Coursera. 

This skills camp is exclusively for those people who have completed the online specialization found here. 

The EMT Specialization, offered in collaboration with the Denver Health Paramedic Division EMS Education Program - a Colorado recognized EMS education program - provides the student the opportunity to meet the requirements for the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) exam for the state of Colorado only. The University of Colorado has not been able to determine if the education provided in the EMT Specialization meets the educational requirements for licensure in other states, U.S. territories or other countries. If you have questions about how the NREMT applies to your state, please contact your state's EMS Administration offices.

For more information about what may be required for licensure in your state, please review the information provided by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The University of Colorado and the Denver Health Paramedic Division EMS Education Program strongly recommend that your contact the appropriate state agency to determine if, upon the completion of this program, you would be eligible for the licensure exam in that state. Additionally, you should also contact the applicable licensing board to determine any other requirements you may need to fulfill in order to obtain the EMT or EMS licensure in a particular state. Some licensing boards may require you to take additional post-graduation examinations, acquire additional experience, pay application and/or licensing fees, undergo criminal background checks, submit fingerprints, or provide other information prior to obtaining licensure.   

Once you have passed the NREMT exam, you may apply for initial Colorado EMS provider certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Initial applicants for Colorado EMS provider certification must gather the following prior to applying for certification:

• A fingerprint-based background check to be submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• A valid NREMT registration at the provider level you intend to practice at.
• An image of your current and valid CPR card.
• An image of your current and valid ACLS card (EMT-I and Paramedic applicants only.)
• An image of a lawful presence document such as a driver license or passport

If you are interested in pursuing licensure or certification outside of Colorado, please contact the appropriate agency in your state. You can find a list of all state EMS offices at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

If you have found this page in error while looking for an EMT course, please follow this link for information about the variety of EMT and Paramedic courses offered at Denver Health or check out what is offered through Coursera.

For those that have completed the Become an EMT specialization or are interested in understanding this final step in becoming an EMT, see below. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Coursera EMT Students Skills Boot Camp:

What is this skills camp?

This is an intensive weeklong course taught by our expert EMT instructors here at Denver Health. They will share their clinical expertise as well as knowledge of the national registry requirements to accomplish two things:

1. Be a competent care provider.
2. Learn what is most critical for the national registry skills exam.  

This skills camp gives you the opportunity to actually perform the skills that you have learned in the online environment and to master the application of those skills. These skills range from administering medications, to managing an airway, to performing complete patient evaluations. This course includes the opportunity to take the psychomotor/skills portion of the national registry exam. Upon completion of this course, you will go through a seven-station skills exam and, if successful, will receive authorization for the written test for NREMT. While we hope everybody is successful in this endeavor, simply coming to and participating in this skills camp does not guarantee the ability to take the written portion of the national registry exam. 

What is required of me in order to enroll in this skills camp?

1. You must complete the Become an EMT specialization and submit your certificate of completion for each of the 6 courses. These all need to be completed within the last 365 days. In order to submit an application, you need to be able to submit at least 3 of the 6 course completion certificates and final acceptance will be dependent on the submission of all of the certificates of completion. 
2. You must take BLS for health care providers through the AHA and submit a copy of your card. If you are local, this course is also offered at Denver Health. Click here for the schedule. Otherwise, you can find a course through the AHA by clicking here. 
3. You must complete a nationwide background check. You may obtain a background check by going to www.castlebranch.com and utilizing group code EN14. (A fee applies. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the background check and upload the documents into the required form). You may choose another vendor for a background check; however, the background check must be within the last 6 months, and it MUST be a nationwide background check. 

Where is this offered?

Currently, this course is only offered in Denver at Denver Health.

How much will it cost? 

The cost for the skills camp itself is $1,200.00. It does not include the cost of travel, housing, meals, or transportation while in Denver. We do have a list of information and resources we can provide to you upon request if you are not familiar with the area. 

Other things you should know:

Classes will be capped at 18 students.

Coming to this class does not guarantee passing the psychomotor or skills portion of the National Registry of EMT exam that is offered on the last day. Studying and practicing both before the camp and during the camp is highly recommended.

Denver is an awesome city to visit and explore. Your week will be very busy, but you should have time to see a few of the sights outside of class. 

For more information, please contact us at EMT_School@dhha.org or (303) 602-2530.

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The American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The BLS Course is designed for healthcare students, professionals, and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

Click Here for Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Schedule and Registration

The American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. The ACLS Course is designed for healthcare students and professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

Click Here for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Schedule and Registration

The American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individuals skills. The PALS Course is designed for healthcare students and professionals who either direct or participate in the emergency care of infants and children in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

Click Here for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Schedule and Registration

Patient medical records, including paramedic trip reports, may be accessed via Denver Health’s Healthcare Information Management Department (HIM).

• Denver Health patients may request their records via their MyChart account at www.denverhealth.org/mychart
• Medical records requests may be entered into HIM’s web portal at www.denverhealth.org/patients-visitors/medical-records
• Email requests to DH_HIM@dhha.org
• HIM may be reached by phone at 303-602-8000. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Walk-in assistance is available Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, DHMC Pavilion G/Webb Building, 1st floor

A detailed explanation of medical record release requirements and procedures, as well as all applicable forms, is available on HIM’s website including authorization forms, records amendment requests, PHI information, etc. These forms are available in a variety of different languages.

Inquiries not directly related to obtaining medical records should not be directed to HIM, but rather to the appropriate department such as billing or paramedic administration.

General questions, compliments, complaints, etc. may be directed to DH Paramedic Administration by emailing Paramedics@dhha.org. You may also call 303-602-2566.

All billing inquiries should be addressed to Apex Billing at billing@apexparamedics.com or 720-486-0577.

Denver Health Paramedic Division cannot answer any questions regarding billing.

Denver Health Paramedics offers several different programs for community events

• When to Call 911
  This is an educational discussion for the community on when to call 911, who responds to a 911 call and what medical services can be provided by an ambulance.
• EMS Careers
  A presentation on the responsibilities of a first responder and the education required to become an emergency medical technician and/or a paramedic.
• Show and Tell
  Tours of an ambulance with a paramedic and / or hands-only CPR demonstrations

Please call 303-602-2566, email ParamedicEvents@dhha.org or fill out the Event Request form by clicking the button below.

Event Request form

The person, organization, or other entity applying for a special event permit in the city and county of Denver is required to contact DH Paramedics. DHPD will help the event organizer determine the appropriate level of medical coverage for the event.

Please call 303-602-2566, email ParamedicEvents@dhha.org or fill out the Event Request form by clicking the button below.

Event Request form