EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma

Emergency Medicine Post Graduate Program

In October 2021, Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) proudly opened the first Pacific Northwest-based emergency medicine post graduate program for advance practice providers (APPs). The program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Puget Sound through Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP), a subsidiary of WECP.

Program Objectives

To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting. To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners).

Curriculum

Fifteen (15) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training. Close to 2400 hours of clinical training. Over 300 hours ...