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The Center for Emergency Medicine has been offering Paramedic education for nearly 40 years. During that time our program has undergone numerous changes from curriculum to faculty. One constant has remained the ability to educate competent entry level paramedics who are able to meet the needs of the ever changing field of prehospital care. The faculty of the Center for Emergency Medicine consists of experienced educators, prehospital providers, registered nurses, and emergency physicians. We have developed the Center’s Paramedic education program to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to develop as medical professionals. Throughout the program, students receive instruction in the art and science of emergency medicine through lecture, lab, and clinical education in the hospital and field. The curriculum involves students in these components of education concurrently. This enables paramedic students to master theory and practical application quickly. All of the Center’s Paramedic Education programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high quality emergency medical care. Paramedic Education at the Center has received national recognition for its innovative, comprehensive, and well-rounded approach to the education of professionals in out-of-hospital medicine.

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Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania

The Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania is an established institution bringing life-saving services to residents. Driven by a mission to provide immediate and effective medical aid to those in need, the center is furnished with advanced technology and expert staff. It boasts a team of proficient practitioners who employ innovative tactics to administer timely assistance to every patient. Functioning round the clock, the center ensures emergency medical aid is readily accessible for the community. The institution works diligently, adhering to robust standards focusing on the well-being of every individual. Their operation embodies the intersection of clinical skills, intense training, and genuine compassion, resulting in superior patient care. They persistently revitalize their approach to emergency medicine, ensuring a dynamic response aligned with the evolving nature of medical emergencies. The center is an emblem of community strength and resilience, a beacon of hope for residents facing health crises.

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