EMTS ON THE GO ... News Blast March 18, 2026
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES BRANCH NEWS March 18, 2026
NEW OATH Website Address Update -- The EMTS Online Application Tracking Hub (OATH) has moved to a new web address: https://colorado.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/ Please update any saved bookmarks or links to ensure uninterrupted access. All previous OATH links will be deactivated after March 31, 2026. Questions? Contact cdphe....@state.co.us or call (303) 691-4932. | |
Upcoming EMTS Branch Meetings | |
SEMTAC Grant Program Improvement Task Force -- March 19th, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public with online-only participation. Agenda and other meeting materials will be available in the public folder before the meeting date. To attend by computer or smart device, click here. To participate by telephone, dial (719) 359-4580, meeting ID 890 4348 2911, passcode 499125. Path4EMS Program Review Task Force -- March 24th, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public with online-only participation. Agenda and other meeting materials will be available in the public folder before the meeting date. To attend by computer or smart device, click here. To participate by telephone, dial (719) 359-4580, meeting ID 836 8033 0358, passcode 628006. | |
General Announcements | |
Ground Ambulance License Renewal - Apply NOW! -- The EMTS Branch has made the Ground Ambulance Licensing Initial Application available for the 2026 renewal accessible to all agency Gatekeepers who have not yet applied. It is now available through your Agency’s OATH account. To start the application, the gatekeeper will need to:
To renew your current ground ambulance service license, your agency must submit the “Ground Ambulance - Initial” application by the deadline of June 1st, 2026. If your agency is already licensed and you need to add or transfer any ambulances to your agency before July 1st, 2026, email cdphe_grou...@state.co.us before starting the initial application. They will provide guidance as to the best course of action to ensure we get your new vehicles permitted while at the same time ensuring a smooth transition using the initial application. We strongly recommend submitting this application as soon as possible. Questions? Contact cdphe_grou...@state.co.us or call (303) 691-4932. | |
Training and Education | |
Trauma Program Leadership Workshop -- Apr. 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join this workshop to gain a stronger understanding of Colorado’s trauma system rules and the roles of trauma program leadership. An optional training session for users of the state-sponsored ImageTrend Patient Registry platform will follow the workshop from 1:00 –3:00 p.m. Invitations will be sent to trauma program managers, trauma medical directors, and data administrators listed in each facility’s organizational profile. For more information, visit the event’s registration page. Questions? Contact lisa.d...@state.co.us. NEW Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers -- Apr. 23rd, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP) represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. For more information, visit the course page. Questions? Contact...@lls-academy.com. NEW Advanced Trauma Life Support -- Apr. 24 - 25, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The course emphasizes rapid assessment of life-threatening injuries, prioritizing treatment using the Airway–Breathing–Circulation approach, and standardizing care across providers to ensure a coordinated response. These proven, outcome-driven protocols are designed to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit the course page. Questions? Contact Melissa....@HCAHealthone.com or call (720) 569-3998. Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium -- Apr. 28 - 29, 8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. This symposium is for interdisciplinary healthcare team members caring for pediatric patients in an emergency and pre-hospital setting. Current clinical issues and implications for children's health and clinician care delivery are presented and discussed. For more information, visit the event page. NEW Western Colorado Pediatric Preparedness Seminar -- Apr. 30 - May 1, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The seminar covers pediatric trauma, disaster surge capacity, and stabilization techniques to prepare local healthcare professionals. For more information, visit the seminar page. Questions? Contact da...@wretac.org or call (970) 399-2663. Advanced Trauma Life Support Refresher Course -- June 5th, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Lutheran Hospital offers this 11th Edition recertification course for physicians and advanced practice providers. For more information, visit the event page. Questions? Contact Robert...@imail.org.
EMS Research Study - Barriers to EMS Education -- Dr. Nicole Hansen is performing a research study that aims to better understand the educational, structural, and personal challenges experienced by EMS professionals throughout their training and careers. The findings are intended to inform improvements to EMS educational practices, workforce development, mental health supports, and long-term professional well-being. Participation involves completing an anonymous, survey-based questionnaire that takes approximately 10 minutes. No personally identifiable information is collected, and participation is completely voluntary. Access the research study survey here. | |
Contact and Blast Submission Information | |
Ask the State Feedback Form The EMTS Branch invites stakeholders to share questions, comments, and general feedback through the Ask the State Feedback Form. This form supports ongoing communication and engagement with the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS) Branch at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). We welcome input from anyone with an interest in our work and value hearing stakeholder perspectives. When appropriate, submitted questions and EMTS responses may be featured in a future edition of EMTS On the Go. Access the EMTS Ask the State Feedback Form here. Questions? Contact erica....@state.co.us. EMTS on the Go Submission Request Information Do you have news or an upcoming event that may interest the EMS and trauma community? Submit your announcement for consideration in our news blast. Fill out the EMTS on the Go submission request for consideration. Events two months out will be considered for inclusion under Training and Education. Events submitted more than two months out will be placed as "save the dates" and will run for two weeks. Early submissions will then need to resubmit two months or less out from the start date of the event. Access the EMTS Branch Public Event Calendar for a list of official meetings of councils, boards, and task forces, EMTS office holidays, and statewide stakeholder events facilitated or attended by EMTS branch personnel. Submit questions and suggestions related to ground ambulance licensure here. Click here to subscribe or unsubscribe from future EMTS communications. Please do not reply to this email; this mailbox is not monitored. |
