Emergency Medical Systems for Children (EMSC)

EMSC works to ensure that state-of-the-art emergency medical care is available for all ill or injured children and adolescents; that pediatric services are well integrated into an emergency medical services (EMS) system; and that the entire spectrum of emergency services, including primary prevention of illness and injury, acute care, and rehabilitation are provided to children and adolescents.

Mobile Training Unit (MTU)

We work to keep rural volunteer emergency response agencies operational through the provision of continuing education that is mandatory for certified EMS personnel. The MTU is designed to ensure adequately trained and certified volunteer ambulance, EMTs and First Responders in economically challenged service areas are able to provide 911 services.

Professional Standards and Licensing

The Professional Standards and Licensing unit ensures a quality response for medical emergencies throughout Oregon by licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers, agencies, and ambulances. This unit develops, implements, and enforces standards pertaining to the actions of licensed EMS providers and the operation of agencies and ambulances. Along with Oregon Department of Education and Oregon's educational institutions, this unit uses uniform methods for assessing the knowledge and skills required for competent and standard practice required by licensed EMS providers.

Trauma and Tertiary Care Program

We are responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the state's trauma system, including establishment of system standards and designation of trauma hospitals to care for injured patients.