Michigan Statewide EMS Protocols - Advanced Life Support

This online course is intended for Michigan paramedics and EMS medical directors and other healthcare professionals involved in EMS in Michigan including other physicians, nurses, and physician assistants. It is intended to address the new 2023 State EMS Protocols including a review of newly updated current protocols and completely new protocols.

 

Please contact William Fales with any questions: [email protected]. 

Monday, January 1, 2024, 12:00 AM - Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM

1. Describe the general clinical care that should be provided by Michigan EMS clinicians in caring for common adult and pediatric medical emergencies.
2. Identify medications permitted to be administered by medications including indications, contraindications, and need for medical control orders.
3. Identify procedures permitted to be performed incuding indications, contraindications, and general steps needed to safely perform the procedure.

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 


Credit amount subject to change. 


Interprofessional Continuing Education 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. 



Physicians 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


Nurses 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


PAs 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until {Expiration Date}. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (6.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (6.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.