Uniquely suited for resource-constrained environments
Hands-on Training | Team Training | Interactive Discussions
Rural health care providers face inadequate resources in the emergency department to deal with the wide range of clinical problems they were seeing.
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Comprehensive Advanced Life Support
Rural health care providers face inadequate resources in the emergency department to deal with the wide range of clinical problems they were seeing. In response, a group of concerned doctors and nurses developed a comprehensive advanced life support curriculum that has today evolved into the CALS Program.
Learn more about the courses we offer.
Provider Course
This course provides CALS core curriculum and serves as the foundation for all of its learning opportunities.
Trauma Module
Designed to provide medical teams the opportunity to learn and practice infrequently used life-saving skills.
OB/Newborn
Designed for nurses and other health care personnel that provide care for the obstetrical and neonatal patient.
CALS Essential
A customized, team-based educational course uniquely suited for resource-constrained environments outside of the United States.
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FREE EVENT — AGENDA October 7-8 2022 — Minnesota Cares
Session Themes: October 7-8, 2022 Experience A small group session, with active participation. Healing/Recovery Activities that aid in recovery from stressful events Grounding/In the Moment Techniques Activities that provide tools and techniques people can use on the...
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FREE EVENT!! MINNESOTA CARES: A Wellness Workshop for Our Healthcare Community
Come and enjoy yourself while you learn (new) strategies to stay healthy.
NEWLY added RN/EMT-P only CALS course opportunity — August 2-4, 2022
CALS has just added a small 8 person CALS Trauma Module and CALS 2-day Provider Course to the schedule. Have any RN's/EMT-P's needing CALS recertification or a new hire needing CALS certification? This is your chance to get them trained on short notice. Course...
NEW COURSE DATES POSTED — 2022
NEW COURSES AVAILABLE!
Celebrating 25 Years of CALS!! Join Us!!
Come Celebrate this Silver Jubilee!
CALS REFUND Policy (effective 07/01/21)
CALS REFUND Policy (07/01/21)
Alaska Healthcare Professionals Gather For Rural Emergency Medical Training
By MAGGIE NELSON In resource-constrained environments like rural Alaska, time and education can mean the difference between life and death. https://www.kucb.org/post/alaska-healthcare-professionals-gather-rural-emergency-medical-training#stream/0 In mid-October of...
In Memoriam — Ernie Ruiz, MD
Ernie Ruiz MD Passes Away — Father of Emergency Medicine
CALS Certificate Extension–Response to COVID19
CALS Certificate Extension---Response to COVID 19 Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program continues to monitor the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and is modifying operations as necessary to accommodate the new and evolving demands being placed on...
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CALS Program
2600 Fernbrook Lane N.,
Suite 104
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: (763) 285-8939