A Colorado EMT certificate is valid for three years from its issue date.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, EMTS branch |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 3 years; renew in the last 6 months and the new 3 years start at your old expiry date |
| Continuing education | Current NREMT, or a recognized refresher course, or at least 36 CE hours; plus current CPR |
| National Registry | One way to renew |
If it lapses: Up to 6 months after expiry you can still renew. After 6 months you apply as a new applicant. You can't work on an expired certificate.
From 6 CCR 1015-3 Ch. 1 Sec. 5 EMS Provider Certification, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "All certificates or licenses renewed by the Department shall be valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance."
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A Colorado EMT certificate is valid for three years from its issue date.
Current NREMT, or a recognized refresher course, or at least 36 CE hours; plus current CPR.
No, but a current National Registry certification is one way to meet Colorado's renewal requirement.
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