Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

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Welcome to the Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services (BETS).  As designated by code, the Iowa Department of Public Health is the lead agency responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of Iowa's EMS system.

This site has been designed to be a resource for learning about Iowa's EMS system and to provide necessary information regarding EMS provider certification and renewal, and service program authorization.

We hope that you find this site informative and useful. 

Rule Changes FAQ

FAQ on the implementation of the September 2020 rule changes in Chapter 131, 132 and 139 as well as changes to provider scope-of-practice.

• FAQ for IAC 131, 132, 139 and The Iowa EMS Provider Scope-of-Practice Sept 2019  

Rule Changes Webinar Recording 

• Iowa Administrative Code 131 Webinar 
• Iowa Administrative Code 132 Webinar

AMANDA Portal Resources

AMANDA is the online registry and database for regulatory programs within the Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services.  See more information at the links below. 

• Services
• Training Programs
• EMS Students

Complaint Form

• Complaint Form

NHTSA Assessment

In April 2015 the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reviewed Iowa's EMS system. Read their report below.

• NHTSA Iowa EMS Assessment