2026 Spring Safety, Protocol Update and Education Day 9.2.26

September 2, 2026

This comprehensive 8‑hour training day at STAT MedEvac is designed to reinforce a culture of safety, ensure alignment with the latest clinical and operational protocols, and strengthen crew competency across all mission-critical domains. The session integrates safety briefings, hands‑on skills validation, scenario‑based learning, and updated guidance on medical, aviation, and communication procedures. By the end of the day, participants demonstrate refreshed proficiency, improved team coordination, and readiness to meet current regulatory and organizational standards while delivering high‑quality critical care transport.

Target Audience

Nurse

Physician

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify current safety risks and high‑reliability practices relevant to critical care transport.
  2. Apply updated clinical and operational protocols during simulated patient care scenarios.
  3. Demonstrate validated competency in critical high‑risk, low‑frequency procedures used in transport medicine.
  4. Perform accurate equipment setup, troubleshooting, and safety checks for transport‑specific devices.
  5. Use standardized interprofessional communication tools to enhance team coordination and situational awareness.
  6. Integrate evidence‑based decision‑making into the management of complex or time‑sensitive patient cases.
  7. Collaborate effectively with all members of the interprofessional team to create a shared mental model during missions.
  8. Evaluate safety threats in real‑time and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
  9. Execute standardized patient assessment and handoff processes with accuracy and consistency.
  10. Analyze team performance during simulation and identify opportunities for improvement in workflow and communication.
  11. Demonstrate improved proficiency in medication administration and clinical interventions according to updated guidelines.
  12. Apply operational procedures related to dispatch, mission planning, and risk assessment during scenario‑based exercises.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Course opens: 
09/02/2026
Course expires: 
09/16/2026
Event starts: 
09/02/2026 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/02/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
STAT Medivac West Mifflin
West Mifflin, PA
United States

  In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

 The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
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