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Minnesota
The Minnesota Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program was launched in the fall of 1996 to address the significant gap in emergency and critical care outcomes between rural communities and urban centers.
Dr. Darrell L. Carter, a family physician in Granite Falls, and Dr. Ernest Ruiz, then Chief of Emergency Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, recognized the urgent need for improvement and set out to make a difference.
CALS training revolutionizes the way emergency care is delivered in rural areas by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and preparation for a wide range of medical emergencies. As a result, participating hospitals have seen a marked improvement in airway management. Healthcare professionals who complete CALS education report increased confidence when managing critical patients, and tertiary care centers have consistently observed better outcomes for patients initially treated in rural settings.
CALS Courses are offered year-round in Minnesota.
With multiple CALS courses offered each month across Minnesota, we are committed to enhancing emergency care statewide.
View our Calendar to register for an upcoming Minnesota CALS Course
All other inquiries can be directed to info@calsprogram.org
Affiliate News
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Dr. Darrell Carter Receives NRHA Outstanding Educator Award 5/21/26
This year’s National Rural Health Association Outstanding Educator Award recipient is Dr. Darrell Carter, co-founder of Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS). Dr. Carter’s 54-year career as a family practice physician exemplifies extraordinary dedication to rural healthcare, clinical excellence, and transformative educational leadership. His vision has delivered education to nearly 17,000 healthcare professionals across 17 states…