Office of Education

About The Center

The Center for Emergency Medicine has been involved in EMS education for over 30 years. Having trained Paramedics and EMTs from many different countries, the Center has become involved in projects such as the development of the National Standard Curriculum, and the creation of a Bachelor's of Science in EMS at the University of Pittsburgh. Center Faculty have taught around the country and around the world over the 30 year history of the Center.

The Center for Emergency Medicine is a multi-hospital consortium dedicated to the advancement of emergency medicine through research, education, air medical transport and quality care. Currently, the Center's member hospitals include University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Shadyside, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and UPMC Mercy Hospital.

News & Events

What's Happening at the Center!!!

Now accepting registrations!

ACLS

May 31 - June 1, 2013 - CLOSED

CPR for Healthcare Providers

June 13, 2013
June 27, 2013
July 11, 2013
July 25, 2013

Apply Now for the CEM EMT Program

Oakland - Summer Semester - June 24 - August 1, 2013

**Registration is FULL, Accepting applications for the waitlist at this time!

Apply Now for the CEM Off-Site Paramedic Program

The Center is now accepting applications for the Off-Site Paramedic Class of 2014. Visit our Paramedic Page for more information and to download an application.

The Oakland Paramedic Program is not accepting applications. Please apply for our Off-Site Program.

Registering for courses

When registering for courses, please use the PDF registration form available through the link at the top of each course page. When completed please fax the form to (412) 647-4670 or mail the form to:
     230 McKee Place
     Suite 500
     ATTN: (course you are registering for)
     Pittsburgh, PA 15213