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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.

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Now accepting registrations!

Apply Now for the CEM Off-Site Paramedic Program

The Center is now accepting applications for the Off-Site Paramedic Class of 2013. Visit our Paramedic Page for more information and to download an application. This program will be starting the first week of September 2012 and will conclude in June 2013.

Our Full-Time Oakland Paramedic Program is closed.

Apply Now for the CEM EMT Program

UPMC East - Fall Semester – August 27, 2012 - December 15, 2012 - OPEN

UPMC Passavant - Fall Semester – August 18 - December 15, 2012 - OPEN

Oakland - Fall Semester - Daylight: August 27, 2012 - December 12, 2012 - SEATING IS LIMITED

Oakland - Fall Semester – Evening: August 28, 2012 - December 13, 2012 - CLOSED

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Oakland - Summer Semester – June 25, 2012 - August 12, 2012 -CLOSED

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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