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The Center for Emergency Programs

The Center for Emergency Programs

Emergency Medical Services and Wilderness Rescue Training

The Center for Emergency Programs trains over 1,200 people per year. We offer a variety of training courses in emergency medical services (EMS), wilderness rescue and pre-hospital training including CPR and First Aid, EMT and AEMT Training, swift water rescue, avalanche rescue, high angle technician, and other topics. Courses are offered every semester following the academic calendar as well as in short formats for community groups and  business.

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EMS Major and Emphasis

Interested in a degree in Emergency Medical Services?

We offer an EMS degree with several emphasis areas including EMS management, community response (paramedic), and wilderness rescue.

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CPR and First Aid Courses

We provide CPR and First Aid training courses for both individuals and groups, whether you need basic CPR certification or comprehensive CPR and First Aid training.

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EMT and AEMT Courses

Following the University of Utah semester schedule, we offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training through out the year.

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Remote Rescue Training

Through our remote rescue division, we offer a variety of wilderness based rescue courses. These include swift water rescue, avalanche rescue, high angle rescue, and a variety of wilderness medicine courses.

    Center for Emergency Programs

    At the University of Utah Center for Emergency Programs (UUCEP), we provide the foundational skills necessary to begin your career in a variety of roles through our EMS major, CPR and First Aid training, EMT and AEMT certification programs, Remote Rescue training, and other specialized emergency preparedness courses.

    Learn more about the Center for Emergency Programs and the courses we offer:

    Continuing Education & Recertification

    Looking for Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education hours? With options set up for individuals and agencies, we can help you get the hours you need. 

    Group Training

    As a group or business/agency, All courses can be offered by contract at your facility and according to your schedule. Our courses take the same knowledge and skills you find in other trainings and adapt them for your group based on your wants, needs, and skill level. Training courses may include options for certification, re-certification, or continuing education credit.

    Continuing Education Contract Classes

    Response agencies can contract with the Center for Emergency Programs to provide continuing education to their agency. This can be on a topic by topic basis or we can provide the entire continuing education program including tracking and testing.

    For more information email uucep@utah.edu or call 801-581-4512

    Contact Us

    Center for Emergency Program

    UUCEP@utah.edu | 801-581-4512
    250 S 1850 E, Room 234
    Salt Lake City, UT 84112