Prehospital Care Program

The UPMC Prehospital Care Program offers integrated protocols, policies, and procedures to public safety organizations who respond to medical emergencies.

The program:

• Provides medical command for over 30 advanced life support (ALS) services
• Co-authors and oversees the development of medical protocols
• Offers continuing education to all EMS providers
• Provides medical coverage for community events
• Institutes quality improvement measures to continually improve patient care