CU Emergency Medical Services

CU Emergency Medical Services (CU EMS) is a student-led emergency medical service within the CU Boulder Division of Public Safety, providing pre-hospital medical care during select campus events. 

The program began in 2004 and since then, CU EMS has trained hundreds of students in basic life support, hosted clinical and educational programming, and helped prepare future physicians, nurses, paramedics, and first responders. The program is partnered with the CU Anschutz Medical Campus to provide clinical oversight and adherence to professional emergency medical standards. The organization remains student-led; combining professional standards and institutional support with student initiative, leadership, and service. 

CU EMS also offers non-medical involvement through our volunteer program, where students support injury prevention, harm-reduction education, AED awareness, and campus wellness outreach. 

 

Get Involved

Have a question about CU EMS? Want to become involved? Need medical coverage for your campus event? Would you like to request training? 

We're here to help. 

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For general inquiries, please email CU EMS.

CU EMS team members during an EMT training in an ambulance

What We Offer 

  • Emergency medical services for select University of Colorado Boulder campus events 
  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities for students 
  • Nationally recognized training for the campus community, including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver courses, Naloxone overdose prevention and response education, and American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed® certification
  • EMT training, continuing education, and simulated emergency response exercises 

Our Mission

CU Emergency Medical Services provides professional emergency medical coverage for select CU Boulder campus events. When the campus community gathers, CU EMS is present, trained, equipped, and prepared to respond. 

CU EMS EMTs deliver on-site Basic Life Support care, conduct medical assessments, and coordinate with local emergency services, as needed. By providing rapid response and early intervention, CU EMS helps bridge the critical gap between the onset of a medical emergency and the arrival of advanced care. 

Our Values

Excellence in Care

We hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards. Every patient deserves the same quality of care, whether it's a minor injury or a life-threatening emergency. 

Student Leadership

CU EMS is led by students who manage operations, lead training, mentor new EMTs, and shape the organization’s future. Professional oversight supports our work, while student initiative drives it forward.

Service to Community

We serve because this is our campus and our community. Our commitment is rooted in showing up, taking responsibility, and providing care when it matters most.

Continuous Growth

Emergency medicine is constantly evolving, and so are we. Through ongoing education, quality improvement, and a culture of feedback, we strive to improve every day.