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Emergency Medical Services

 

The Office of Emergency Medical Services works to enhance Wyoming's statewide emergency medical services system through a variety of activities.

Contact Info:
122 West 25th Street, Suite 102E
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7955

Initial EMS Education

Conducting EMS Classes

Emergency Medical Responder “EMR” Programs

If you are licensed at the EMT level or higher you may request approval from the OEMS to conduct an EMR course.

Emergency Medical Technician Programs

If you are certified at the EMT level or higher and are an approved Coordinator you can request approval to deliver an EMT course.  To do so, please request in OWLS.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician Programs

If you are certified at the AEMT level or higher and are an approved Coordinator you can request approval to deliver an EMT course.  To do so, please request in OWLS.

Course Creation Video

Initial Course Creation https://youtu.be/f_SLg1vJ7n4 How to build an initial class in OWLS

 

Initial Training Programs Endorsed by the EMS Office

 

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

This course was developed by the Department of Transportation. The EMT National Standard Curriculum prepares individuals to work for first response groups or ambulance services. The EMT program has added enhancements developed by the State of Wyoming EMS Office.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.
 

Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT)

Stay tuned – we are revising the IEMT.
 

Paramedic

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under
medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.
 

Instructor Development Course

This 40-hour program is a prerequisite for anyone interested in serving as a primary instructor or coordinator for EMT or higher classes in the state of Wyoming. 

Currently Approved Courses:

  • NAEMSE Level 1
  • EMS Success
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Facilitative Instructor (NWCG M-410)

Course Coordinator Approval

To be approved as a Course Coordinator in Wyoming please see the Course Coordinator document below.

WY OEMS EMS Education Role Responsibilities and Qualifications

Course Coordinator Approval (coming soon)

 

Initial EMS Courses are delivered at the local level.

For information on upcoming classes please contact your local community college or ambulance service to learn of educational opportunities.