In partnership with UW Health, the Department of Emergency Medicine offers a variety of educational programming aimed at providers in the prehospital setting. These activities provide local and regional emergency response teams with the highest level of education and training so they are prepared to handle complex, real-world scenarios.
Our expert faculty develop, teach, and oversee classroom training, advanced simulations using state-of-the-art technology, case reviews, and high-yield experiences for all levels of prehospital providers. General questions can be emailed to sschils@medicine.wisc.edu.
For Consortium members Courses open to the public Emergency Education Nights
Upcoming CE Events
For UW EMS Consortium Members
Questions can be directed by email to Sara Schils, Prehospital Coordinator, at sschils@medicine.wisc.edu.
October 2024 |
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| 10/2: Emergency Education Nights webinar, “Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies” – Register here |
| 10/9, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “Stroke & Ventricular Assist Devices” with Dr. Megan Gussick |
| 10/15: Madison Fire Department Fall Education Day |
| 10/16, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “Stroke & Ventricular Assist Devices” with Dr. Megan Gussick |
| 10/16: Emergency Education Nights webinar, “STEMI” – Register here | 10/23: Madison Fire Department Fall Education Day |
November 2024 |
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| 11/4: Quarterly simulation trainings for Middleton EMS |
| 11/13, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “EMS Research & Evidence Based Guidelines” with Dr. Michael Spigner |
| 11/15: Quarterly simulation trainings for Sun Prairie EMS |
| 11/15: Quarterly simulation trainings for Waunakee EMS |
| 11/20, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “EMS Research & Evidence Based Guidelines” with Dr. Michael Spigner |
| 11/20: Emergency Education Nights webinar, “Frostbite/Special Burns Update” – Register here |
December 2024 |
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| 12/2-12/4: Madison Fire Department quarterly simulation training |
| 12/11, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “Congestive heart failure (CHF)” with Dr. Michael Lohmeier |
| 12/11-12/13: Madison Fire Department quarterly simulation training |
| 12/18, 8:30-10:30 am: Consortium Monthly Continuing Education. “Congestive heart failure (CHF)” with Dr. Michael Lohmeier |
| 12/18: Emergency Education Nights webinar, “Toxicologic Emergencies” – Register here |
Courses & Continuing Education
Open to the public
All activities are conducted through the UW Health Emergency Education Center.
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Emergency Education Webinar Series (Monthly ongoing)
UW Health hosts a free Emergency Education Webinar Series on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:15 p.m. CST that is open to all. CEUs are awarded for live webinar sessions.
These continuing education sessions are intended for the Prehospital and Emergency Department health care provider, and consist of a lecture and Q&A on monthly topics by faculty experts at UW Health. All sessions are conducted via WebEx. Emergency responders and health care providers from any service, program or hospital are welcome to attend.
Primary Paramedic Program
The UW Health Primary Paramedic Program is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to paramedic care. Topics covered include patient assessment, personal safety and well-being, emergency pharmacology, medication administration, anatomy and physiology, various medical emergencies and care for the trauma patient.
Through didactic and clinical experiences, students will develop their advanced level care and management of the sick and injured. Graduates of the program will possess the skills of an entry-level paramedic and be eligible for a career in emergency medical services, interfacility transport or hospital and clinic work.
Location
UW Emergency Education Center
610 N. Whitney Way
Madison, WI 53705
The paramedic program of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Critical Care Transport
The UW Health Critical Care Transport course is a 112-hour class designed to offer experienced clinicians the opportunity to prepare for a career in critical care transport. The course covers a various critical care/emergency medicine topics and will result in certification such as CFRN and FP-C. Note: UW Health Critical Care Courses are held every other year. The next course will be held in 2026.
The following topics are included in this course:
- Basic and advanced airway management
- Pulmonology and ventilator management
- Cardiovascular A and P with advanced therapies (IABP/VAD)
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Critical Care pharmacology
- Neurologic emergencies and monitoring techniques
- Advanced trauma assessment
- Radiology (X-Ray and CT)
- Lab interpretation
- Infectious disease and sepsis management
- Pediatric and neonatal transport considerations
- Air medic operations, flight physiology and safety
The Difficult Airway Course: EMS™
The Difficult Airway Course: EMS is the only definitive CME program in which EMS providers can work directly with expert faculty to learn the full range of airway management techniques for the prehospital setting. In this practice-changing course you will:
- Use proven airway devices in small group sessions.
- Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM simulations.
- Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment.
Through didactic and hands-on training, you will explore:
- Difficult and failed airway management
- Video laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices
- Medication-assisted intubation (including RSI, DSI & RSA)
- Airway assessment tools and procedures, including SALAD
- Pediatric airway management
- Surgical cricothyrotomy
- Ventilator management
- Extraglottic devices
- CPAP and BiPAP
- Capnography
Course Dates: July 18 & 19, 2024
Times: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
Registration Fee: $175 per person
Location: UW Health Emergency Education Center (610 N. Whitney Way, Madison)
Email Jamie Stephenson (jstephenson3@uwhealth.org) for information regarding enrollment in this course.
This course is sponsored by the the UW Health Emergency Education Center.
BLS (Basic Life Support)
The UW Health Emergency Education Center provides courses approved by the American Heart Association Guidelines.
This course is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in many in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This course is appropriate for physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, residents, fellows, medical and nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, other allied health personnel and police officers.
ACLS Recognition (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
The UW Health Emergency Education Center provides courses approved by the American Heart Association Guidelines.
ACLS/BLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Renewal)
The UW Health Emergency Education Center provides courses approved by the American Heart Association Guidelines.
PALS Recognition (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
The UW Health Emergency Education Center provides courses approved by the American Heart Association Guidelines.
PALS/BLS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Renewal)
The UW Health Emergency Education Center provides courses approved by the American Heart Association Guidelines.
Past Emergency Education Night Webinars
UW Health hosts a free Emergency Education Webinar Series open to all on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:15 p.m. CST.
Missed a live session? View past webinar videos at the links below.
Emergency Medicine presenters are denoted by an asterisk (*):
– 2023 sessions –
Adult trauma: Dr. Patrick Shahan
Cardiac emergencies: Dr. Dustin Hillerson
Emergency care for large burns: Dr. Lee Faucher
Emergency care of the newborn: Dr. Nathan Lepp
Mass casualty triage: Dr. Ryan Newberry*
Pediatric trauma: Dr. Adam Brinkman
Recognition and treatment of acute ischemic stroke: Dr. Cassie Nankee
Special burns and frostbite: Dr. Lauren Nosanov
STEMI: Dr. Amish Raval
Stroke: Dr. Justin Sattin
– 2024 sessions –
Burns update: Dr. Lee Faucher
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR): Dr. Brittney Bernadoni*
Farm-related emergencies and trauma: Dr. Michael Abernethy*
Neurological emergencies: Dr. Marin Darsie*
Psychiatric emergencies: Drs. Alyssandra Abrenica, Mika Galiher and Marc Kalin
Respiratory emergencies: Dr. Craig Tschautscher*
Sepsis: Dr. Bryce Taylor*
Trauma: Dr. Joshua Gauger*
CEUs are not available for past webinars.
The UW Health EMS Consortium
The UW Health EMS Consortium is an integrated system under the medical control of UW Health physician medical directors to ensure the continuity of emergency medical services within the region. The Consortium advances prehospital care through shared protocols and robust education and training.
We are able to offer high-yield training in the field using a specialized mobile simulation training ambulance, and we provide expertise in technical rescue and mass gathering incident training.
UW Health EMS Consortium Agencies:
Belleville EMS, Brooklyn Fire & EMS, Fitch-Rona EMS, Madison Fire Department, Middleton EMS, Sun Prairie EMS, and Waunakee EMS
How the University of Wisconsin can support you
As medical directors, we strive to create training opportunities that are individualized to the specific needs of your agency and community. We will collaborate with you to develop and implement training curricula and in-house refreshers, and enable your team to invest in ongoing medical education.
Interested in discussing your education needs? Reach out to us using the form below, and a member of our team will get back to you soon.
➜ Need to follow up on a case? Please use this UW Health EMS Quality Assurance Follow-Up form.
