Emergency Medicine Certificate
Emergency Medicine Certificate
Lead Under Pressure
Emergency Medicine Certificate
Deliver faster, smarter, and more confident care in high-stakes clinical environments.
100% Online
CME Credits
Doctoral Courses
Emergency Medicine Certificate
The Emergency Medicine Certificate at the University of Lynchburg empowers you with advanced, evidence-based clinical knowledge to respond swiftly and effectively when it matters most. Whether you’re treating trauma, stabilizing acute conditions, or managing complex pharmacological regimens, this certificate sharpens your expertise and elevates your confidence in critical care environments.
In the high-pressure world of emergency medicine, every decision counts.
Through Lynchburg’s program, you’ll explore core emergency medicine principles, expand your pharmacology knowledge, and choose from a range of electives to tailor your learning to your clinical interests. You’ll emerge ready to meet the demands of fast-paced practice settings and support improved patient outcomes under pressure.
This certificate is available through the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program. It serves as an excellent introduction to the doctoral program or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.
Instruction Method:
- 100% Online and Asynchronous
Prerequisite:
- Prior completion of a master’s degree.
Curriculum and Resources
2026-27 Academic Year Information
Emergency Medicine Certificate Curriculum
- PA 936: Emergency Medicine I (3 credits)
- PA 937: Emergency Medicine II (3 credits)
- PA 939: Acute Care Pharmacology (3 credits)
- PA/DEL 9##: 1 Elective (3 credits)
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Total Hours Required: 12*
*For those enrolling in a certificate program who have not previously completed the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science program, an additional 1-credit doctoral writing course is required.
Emergency Medicine Certificate Faculty
Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C
Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA
Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM
Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Frank Caruso ’26 MPH, ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P
Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C
Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C
Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C
Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C
Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C
Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Thomas Colletti, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C
Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA
Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM
Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Frank Caruso ’26 MPH, ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P
Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C
Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C
Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C
Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C
Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C
Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Thomas Colletti, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Graduate Tuition
Below is an overview of the cost of the program:
Emergency Medicine Certificate
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Credit Hours: 12
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Estimated Cost of Completion: $10,080
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