CALS is designed for health care professionals who work in rural settings. CALS' comprehensive manual, interactive classroom segment, and hands-on laboratory experience provide an organized team approach to advanced life support training.
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Medical Student Education
ECM (Essentials of Clinical Management) is an umbrella name for three blocks of clinical experiences.
Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Systems is a pre-recorded seminar designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of Emergency Medicine Systems and Acute Care Delivery and quality markers as they integrate into the greater Health Care System. (Drew Zinkel, Regions Hospital)
Introduction to Pre Hospital Medicine is a pre-recorded seminar that provides an overview of the history, mission, and integration of EMS into the health care system. This session will provide an understanding of the unique domain and function of EMS. (Aaron Burnett, Regions Hospital)
The student will have the opportunity to work with Emergency medicine faculty and residents. Under their supervision, the student is expected to act as the primary physician for Emergency Department (ED) patients, including initial assessment, performance of minor procedures, interpretation of lab and x-ray, and preparation for admission to inpatient services. The student will also have the opportunity to observe critical resuscitations.
This course provides an introduction to Emergency Medicine Research. Students will initiate or participate in a research project under the direct supervision of Emergency Medicine clinician-researchers. Didactic research conferences will also be available.
EMMD 7571: Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine
This course offers the student the opportunity to be involved in the initial stages of providing critical care to the patient with serious, sometimes life-threatening medical problems. The student will develop understanding of the application of certain procedural principles of critical care and the fundamentals of Clinical Toxicology. These include drug overdoses, acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal syndromes, antidotes, toxic inhalations, some environmental toxins, indications for hemoperfusion/ dialysis, street drug problems and principles of pediatric poisonings.
EMMD 7600: Advanced Emergency Medicine- Career Track
This course is designed for medical students interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine. Students will rotate at either Hennepin County Medical Center or Regions Hospital. Both institutions are Level I Trauma Centers and support independent Emergency Medicine residencies.
