In Colorado, there have been two recent legislative changes
that affect the practice of paramedics. The first extends the practice settings
for EMT’s and paramedics to any clinical health facility that is licensed or
certified by department of regulatory agencies. This offers a significant expansion
of the types of health care settings in which paramedics may practice. The second legislative change is the creation
of an emergency medical service provider license that requires the completion
of a four-year bachelor’s degree program in Health Science or a related field.
Currently, all EMS providers in Colorado are certified, not licensed.
A BAS in Advanced Paramedic Practice will
qualify the graduate for paramedic licensure in the state of Colorado as recent
legislative changes have made possible.