Research Excellence in Clinical Simulation, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and Emergency and Disaster Health
Formerly known as: Emergency Health Services
The Academic Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems:
EDHS offers a unique opportunity for the education of future Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Public Health, and Emergency Management professionals.
This is accomplished by providing broad liberal arts and sciences education which enhances the graduate employment opportunities as pre-hospital providers, policymakers, and managers. The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems undergraduate program provides a cutting-edge education for advancement to graduate, medical, and professional studies.
The Graduate Program:
The Graduate program is primarily focused on preparing professionals for leadership roles in Disaster Health, Emergency Public Health, Healthcare Emergency Management and EHS Education. The NEW four-track curriculum is designed to provide graduate-level training and education to health care providers, researchers, educators, policymakers, and administrators. Two post-baccalaureate certificates in either Emergency and Disaster Management or Healthcare Emergency Management are also offered.
Ph.D. Program:
In collaboration with the School of Public Policy, we now offer specialized concentrations in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems with a focus in either Public Health, Healthcare, or Emergency and Disaster Management within the Public Policy Ph.D. program.
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
PACE offers continuing education programs, which included CEUs courses, certification renewal such as Paramedic Refresher, and advanced training certificates such as CCEMTP, PNCCT, and more. Please visit the PACE website for upcoming training dates. https://edhspace.umbc.edu/
PACE also offers CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed training for student groups, faculty, and UMBC departments. Please contact PACE for more information or to schedule a training session.
New Locations in Sherman Hall:
The EDHS Main Office is now located in Sherman Hall, Room 342 (the chocolate bucket is back!)
Main Classroom is Room 311B
Teaching Lab is Room 306
Main Ambulance Simulation is Room 305
Due to construction on the other part of Sherman Hall, access is only available from the upper entrances near ITE or from the new side entrance on the University Center side.
Any questions or concerns, please contact Renee Decker at 410-455-3223 or via email