Statutes and Rules

Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)

All Colorado statutes may be reviewed on-line.

• 25-3.5-101 et seq. Emergency Medical and Trauma Services
• 15-18.6-101 et seq. Directive Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• 13-21-108.1 Persons Rendering Emergency Assistance Through the Use of  Automated External Defibrillators - Limited Immunity

Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR)

The following rules are promulgated by the Colorado Board of Health at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

• 6 CCR 1015-1 Emergency Medical Services Account
  • Section 1-Statement of Basis and Purpose
  • Section 2-Definitions
  • Section 3-Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Provider Grants
  • Section 4-Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Emergency Grants
• 6 CCR 1015-2 Rules Pertaining to Implementation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Directives by Emergency Medical Service Personnel
• 6 CCR 1015-3  Rules Pertaining to Emergency Medical Services
  • Section 1-Purpose and Authority
  • Section 2-Definitions
  • Section 3-State Recognition of EMS Education Programs
  • Section 4-Disciplinary Sanctions and Appeal Procedures for EMS Education Program Recognition
  • Section 5-Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Section 6-Disciplinary Sanctions and Appeal Procedures for EMT Certification
  • Section 7-10 Place holders
  • Section 11-Data and Information Collection and Record Keeping
  • Section 12-Licensure of Ambulance Services
  • Section 13-Air Ambulance Licensing
• 6 CCR 1015-4 Statewide Emergency Medical and Trauma Care System
  • Chapter 1-The Prehospital and Trauma Registries
  • Chapter 2-State Emergency Medical and Trauma Care System Standards
  • Chapter 3-Designation of Trauma Facilities
  • Chapter 4-Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils

The following rules are promulgated by the Board of Medical Examiners at the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

• 3 CCR 713-6 Rule 500 (current) Colorado Board of Medical Examiners Rules Defining the Duties and Responsibilities of Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors and the Authorized Medical Acts of Emergency Medical Technicians
• 3 CCR 713-30 Rule 800 Colorado Board of Medical Examiners Rules Regarding the Delegation and Supervision of Medical Services to Unlicensed Health Care Providers Pursuant to Section 12-36-106(3)(I), C.R.S.

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
HFEMS-A2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Phone: (303) 692-2980
Fax: (303) 691-7720