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  • CALS Trauma & Provider Course returning to the Twin Cities Metro in March 2027
    October 20, 2026 •
    Registration has just opened up for the upcoming CALS Trauma & Provider course in Maple Grove, MN! This is a great course option for teams and individuals who are unable to attend CALS at our other locations or have a CALS certification that is expiring soon. Maple Grove is also a great option for anyone…
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  • Dr. Darrell Carter Receives NRHA Outstanding Educator Award 5/21/26
    May 28, 2026 •
    This year’s National Rural Health Association Outstanding Educator Award recipient is Dr. Darrell Carter, co-founder of Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS). Dr. Carter’s 54-year career as a family practice physician exemplifies extraordinary dedication to rural healthcare, clinical excellence, and transformative educational leadership. His vision has delivered education to nearly 17,000 healthcare professionals across 17 states…
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  • Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program Approved by Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board to Provide NCCR Components to fulfill the National Registry requirements for EMTs and Paramedics
    August 26, 2025 •
    Plymouth, Minnesota — August 26, 2025  The Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program is proud to announce its recent approval by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) to provide National Continued Competency Requirements (NCCR) components for EMS providers who complete the CALS online training and 2-day in-person course to fulfill the National Registry requirements…
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  • Riverwood Healthcare Center Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence.
    June 30, 2025 •
    Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles.   CALS is an educational…
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  • Johnson Memorial Hospital Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence 
    June 24, 2025 •
    Johnson Memorial Hospital in Dawson, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles.   CALS is an educational…
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  • How CALS Education supports Rural Hospitals & Emergency Departments with OB and Neonatal Training
    May 11, 2025 •
    An RN took a CALS Course and helped deliver a baby less than a week later. CALS Education gave the RN and her team the confidence and information they needed to deliver a baby in their Emergency Department. We are excited to share her story for Mother’s Day! If you are looking for OB and…
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  • CentraCare Long Prairie Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence
    May 6, 2025 •
    CentraCare Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles.   CALS is…
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  • CentraCare Melrose Hospital Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence
    May 1, 2025 •
    CentraCare Melrose Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles.   CALS is an educational…
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  • Avera Granite Falls Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence
    April 15, 2025 •
    Avera Granite Falls Health Center in Granite Falls, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles. CALS…
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  • Appleton Area Health Receives CALS Hospital Designation in Recognition of Rural Emergency Medicine Excellence
    April 10, 2025 •
    Appleton Area Health in Appleton, Minnesota, has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles. CALS is an educational…
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