Membership details

After successfully completed training, you will be a precepting member of CMU EMS. This means that you will run on calls like any other member but will be under the supervision of a Crew Chief on every call. As a precepting member, your job is to develop your medical and communication skills by practicing what you have learned, interacting with patients, and observing how calls are run.

Once you have passed a set of criteria and attained a certain level of proficiency and confidence on medical calls, you will become a medical member. This rank means that you are trusted to direct patient care without the supervision of a Crew Chief, although a Crew Chief will be present for some portion of every call. EMT's may proceed to become Crew Chiefs—ultimately responsible for all patient care, and Supervisors—the highest possible rank.

On a typical day in EMS, you can carry out your normal activities but must be ready to respond to emergencies at a moment's notice. This means that you must carry your radio and equipment with you at all times and remain on campus. Members are not required to miss class for EMS responsibilities. Emergencies on campus range from sprained ankles to heart attacks. You will probably be dispatched to a call one or two times during a shift; however, there are often shifts with no calls at all or with many more calls.

A shift lasts 24 hours. All members are expected to give a minimum time commitment of two shifts per month and to attend monthly general body meetings.

Email info@cmuems.org with any questions regarding membership details. Or checkout our FAQ for some specific answers to your common questions.

If you are interested in joining CMU EMS, please read about the application process.