EMSC Colorado

02/12/2026

Join us on Feb 26 at 2 pm ET for a deep dive into the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project. Learn how to identify gaps in care and access new resources for your agency. Featuring Dr. Kathleen Adelgais and Dr. Manish Shah. Sponsored by FirstNet Built with AT&T. Free 1 Hour CAPCE CE included! https://buff.ly/ElZHFM0

02/04/2026

Congratulations to Gunnison Valley Health on their 2025 COPPER verfication! They join a growing list of facilities who have made pediatric readiness a priority!

Over the past year, Gunnison Valley Health has made significant strides in strengthening care, expanding services, and deepening our connection to the community we serve.

01/29/2026

Congratulations to CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital on achieving their Pediatric Advanced COPPER verification!

CommonSpirit Health Mercy Hospital is proud to have earned the Pediatric Advanced designation from the Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) program. This is the highest level of recognition for pediatric emergency care in Colorado and makes us the only hospital in Southwest Colorado to achieve this designation.

As our Hospital President Josh Neff states, "this reinforces our promise to the families of Southwest Colorado that their children will receive the highest quality of specialized care, right here at home.”

01/29/2026

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Lutheran Hospital on the Pediatric Advanced COPPER verification!

“The COPPER process helps elevate our standard level of care to a level of expert pediatric care,” said Daniel Cheek, MD, emergency physician and Lutheran Hospital’s trauma and EMS liaison. “Data shows that following COPPER guidelines can save young lives. Studies have shown that hospitals with a pediatric readiness score of 88 or higher can reduce mortality risk by up to 76% for ill children and 60% for pediatric trauma patients.”

EMS for Children Colorado has recognized Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital as a Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) as a Pediatric Advanced facility—confirming the hospital’s emergency department is equipped, trained, and organized to deliver high-quality care f...

01/09/2026

Launching January 20, the EMSC NPRQI Collaborative offers a free, structured opportunity to strengthen Pediatric Readiness and prepare for the 2026 NPRP Assessment. It’s not too late to sign up.

https://emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/nprqi/2026/

01/08/2026

Join Dr Eyal for the Pediatric Emergency Education Lecture Series: Playing with Fire: EMS Management of Pediatric Burns.
Friday, January 9th at 9am. Free, virtual and presented by Children’s Hospital Colorado

This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature for the evaluation, treatment and management of pediatric patients encountered in the prehospital or emergency setting. EMS Providers and nurses working in the prehospital or emergency setting will be...

01/06/2026

Not one but two free pediatric CE this week!
Today at noon:
Recognizing and Responding to Drug-Related Risky Behaviors in Children and Adolescents
https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/rss-cos-pgr-2026/content/cos-pediatric-grand-rounds-recognizing-and-responding-drug-related-risky-behaviors-children Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

Friday at 9am:
Pediatric Emergency Education Lecture Series: Playing with Fire: EMS Management of Pediatric Burns
https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/pediatric-emergency-education-lecture-series-2026/content/pediatric-emergency-education-lecture-series-playing-fire-ems-management-pediatric-burns Children’s Hospital Colorado

This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature for the evaluation, treatment and management of pediatric patients encountered in the prehospital or emergency setting. EMS Providers and nurses working in the prehospital or emergency setting will be...

01/05/2026

Join the staff of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs for a free CE!
COS Pediatric Grand Rounds - Recognizing and Responding to Drug-Related Risky Behaviors in Children and Adolescents presented by Jason Martin, RN
Tuesday, January 6th at 12pm (MST)

Recognizing and Responding to Drug-Related Risky Behaviors in Children and AdolescentsPresented by: Jason Martin, RN TCRN CEN CPEN NREMTPTrauma Services Outreach & Education ManagerUCHealthJanuary 6, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm MSTZOOM Information:https://ucdenver.zoom.us/my/cosgrandroundsDial by Locatio...

12/19/2025

Free CE: Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl and Pediatrics, presented by Dr George Sam Wang, today at 12pm.

Dear Pediatric Grand Rounds Participants,Learners must self-report attendance to participate with one of the following methods:SMS Mobile: As provided, text the session code to 720-790-4423. Report attendance thirty minutes before or after the session.Computer Desktop: Enter respective session code....

12/17/2025

Join the Resuscitation Academy on February 7th for a free one-day course dedicated to helping emergency communications professionals implement strategies to save more lives from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. In person and virtual options are available!

Travel and lodging scholarships are available through local support from the American Heart Association and Nation of Lifesavers–Colorado.
See the comments for the registration link!