The UW Health Emergency Education Center (EEC) supports health professional education and training needs throughout the region that meet American Heart Association guidelines, from CPR to advanced life support courses and more.
The Department of Emergency Medicine partners with the EEC to develop high-yield, emergency and medical care educational programming for all levels of the prehospital community, with our prehospital faculty frequently serving as course instructors.
UW Health Emergency Education Center Medical Director:
Michael Lohmeier, MD
Upcoming Education Opportunities
The Difficult Airway Course: EMS™
Learn the full range of airway management techniques from experienced faculty physicians. $175 per person, space is limited.
April 1-2, 2025 at the Waunakee Area EMS Station.
UW Health Initial Paramedic Program
This program provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to paramedic care. Graduates possess entry-level paramedic skills necessary for a career in emergency medical services, interfacility transport or hospital and clinic work.
Emergency Education Nights Webinar Series
Free virtual education sessions for prehospital and emergency care providers at all levels, held on the third Wednesday of every month. CEUs are available for live sessions.
Choose UW for Excellence in Health Professional
Education and Training
➜ Physician Engagement
Our Prehospital Faculty are highly involved in developing, reviewing, and approving the EEC’s educational content, and our physicians regularly instruct through webinars and in-situ simulation training. EMS primary and continuing education for the UW Health EMS Consortium is conducted through the EEC. We also work closely with UW Health’s EMS Liaison to coordinate outreach, quality assurance, and continuing education planning with regional agencies.
➜ Statewide Leadership
The EEC has provided training for Primary Paramedic students since the 1970’s and is one of only a handful of centers in Wisconsin to achieve accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation. The EEC also teaches an advanced Critical Care Transport Course, and it is the only site licensed in Wisconsin to conduct The Difficult Airway Course: EMS™.
