Education
The Critical Response Emergency Systems Training (CREST) program was developed to ensure that timely and
relevant information regarding emergency preparedness and response is available for medical and
public health professionals throughout the state. CREST trainings offer the opportunity to receive
Continuing Medical Education credit (CME)
for healthcare professionals in many disciplines including, MDs, RNs, CNPs, NM Social Workers, NM Counselors and
Therapists, NM Veterinarians, NM Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's, EMS, Paramedics).
- CDM participates in the New Mexico Telehealth Network in conjunction with the
UNM Center for Telehealth.
The network allows live, interactive education and training between most areas of
our rural state.
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- The HRSA-funded Critical Response and Emergency Systems Training (CREST) program in partnership
with the University of Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center and the New Mexico State University
Border Epidemiology and Environmental Health Center. The CREST program collaborates with public and
private agencies to create and deliver specialized disaster and emergency response training and
education to medical and public health professionals throughout the state.
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- CDM is a partner in the Southwest Center for Public Health Preparedness (SWCPC). The SWCPC
helps to prepare the public health workforce to respond to bioterrorism and emerging health threats
by providing training and collaborative planning throughout the southwest region.
- Answering the Call (ATC) Course: Health &
Emergency Medical Preparedness & Response is a 4-hour basic awareness level course that provides a
broad overview of local emergency response and preparedness that was developed initially in New Mexico.
The course has been adapted and designed to serve as the core information for all health and emergency
response professionals within Arizona as well.
- AMA: The American Medical Association has designated the Center as a regional training center
for its National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) courses for physicians, physician assistants,
advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
CDM provides National Disaster Life Support courses on a continuous
basis.
- CDM is an Advanced Hazmat Life SupportTM (AHLS) course
provider. The AHLS course is a comprehensive training program providing the critical skills
needed to treat victims exposed to toxic substances. AHLS is offered in collaboration with the
American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT),
This course address the medical challenges of hazmat incidents, including nuclear, biological
and chemical weapons, and everyday hazardous materials. Instructor courses available.
ODP Approved! Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) training funds can be used to host a
Provider course or to send a person to a Provider course. It is Course Number ME-001-RESP.
For information about ODP funding, contact your state's
Homeland Security Director.
- CDM also supports a two-year fellowship for physician training in the area of research and
service in disaster medicine and pre-hospital care.
