About
CMU EMS provides professional-level medical treatment for emergencies on the Carnegie Mellon campus. The organization is completely run by students and continues to meet state standards of excellence for patient care. With minimum staffing by at least one EMT and all members certified in CPR and First Aid, CMU EMS provides medical coverage and has an average response time of under 5 minutes. Members are commited to serving others and receive no compensation for their time. This includes daily shifts, standby for events, and classes for the community.
CMU EMS welcomes any member of the Carnegie Mellon campus community who is committed to helping others.
Capabilities
CMU EMS is equipped to handle all medical emergencies and can quickly contact Pittsburgh EMS and Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire for patient transportation. Here is just a sampling of our equipment:
- Supplemental Oxygen
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Oral Glucose
- Epinephrine (Adult and Pediatric)
- Vital signs
- OB Kit
- Eye wash
- Backboards and splits
- Bandages
Training
CMU EMS also offers classes in First Aid and CPR. Multiple EMT classes are hosted in the Pittsburgh area each year. Please email us for a list of local classes.