Accreditation
University of Washington Emergency Medical Services is:
- Affiliated with UW Medicine – Department of Emergency Medicine,
- Operating under the Emergency Services Supervisory Organization (ESSO) Medic One Paramedic Training at Harborview, as defined in RCW 18.73.030.
University of Washington EMS Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are authorized to provide non-transport Basic Life Support (BLS) medical care, as per the Washington State Department of Health and RCW 18.73.030.
Updated: 8/22/2025
Partners
UW Medicine | Department of Emergency Medicine
UW Medicine and its Department of Emergency Medicine focuses on advancing emergency care through patient care, education, and research, with various hospital locations across the Seattle area providing emergency services from routine check-ups to trauma and critical care
UW Medic One Paramedic Training
It is the mission of the Paramedic Training Program to prepare its graduates to perform at the level of a well-trained physician in the pre-hospital setting, master critical thinking, become leaders in the medical community, and conduct themselves in a manner befitting their duty as medical providers.
UW Campus Community Safety
The Division of Campus Community Safety leads planning, prevention, response and recovery for the UW through three key emergency and safety response units: UW Emergency Management, UW SafeCampus, and UW Police.
UW Husky Health Center
The UW Husky Health Center is the University of Washington’s outpatient medical clinic providing a range of healthcare services, including primary care, same-day care, physical therapy, travel medicine, immunizations, and gender-affirming care, to UW students, faculty, staff, but to the general public.