Nationally Approved
EMS Providers in Wyoming usually need a Basic Life Support(BLS/CPR) certification at the Healthcare provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, AED, and use of a bag-valve mask. Some EMTs' may also need a First Aid course as well, but this is determined by the employer.
CAPCE (previously called CECBEMS) requires to maintain CPR for Healthcare Providers that includes practical skills evaluation component. CAPCE accredited organizations listed here.
CAPCE (previously CECBEMS) recognizes that EMS providers are required to maintain certification in a number of disciplines, including:
EMS providers frequently maintain these certifications simultaneously through distributive learning. There are a number of CAPCE-accredited organizations that offer these certification courses. The most popular are ACLS, PALS, and CPR, and include practical skills evaluation as a required component.
Board Req. Board InfoThe Wyoming Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services requires CPR certification that adheres to the Healthcare Provider training standards of the American Heart Association or its equivalent. The Board maintains a list of Approved Providers.
Section 3. Certified EMT Basic Continuing Medical Education Recertification Criteria. To be eligible for recertification within the certification period, the EMT Basic shall complete:
(a) CPR certification. Regardless of the teaching agency, all CPR training must adhere to the Healthcare Provider standards of the American Heart Association or its equivalent;
EMS Providers in Wyoming are required to do the Basic Life Support level of CPR certification for Healthcare Providers that includes a practical skills evaluation through a classroom or blended training process. 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer or institution and is not accepted by the state licensing department or for continuing education credits for Emergency Responders.
Some employers may require a specific type of training or may leave it up to the State’s requirement. If you are not certain of your employer's requirement, make sure to check with them about both the training type and the required course content.
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