Dr. Platt is the chair and a professor in the Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Platt has more than 30+ years of experience in EMS and has served as principal investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bystander Care Project and the U.S. Department of Transportation First Responder National Standard Curriculum Project. He completed his undergraduate degree in public administration at the University of Pittsburgh, a master's degree in adult education at Penn State and a doctoral degree in instructional design at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Platt has also served as project manager for international development projects. He's authored numerous ancillary products and texts for EMS education and has served as a paramedic for EMS agencies, a flight paramedic for STAT MedEvac and a volunteer firefighter.
- Academic & Clinical Titles
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Associate Dean for Academic Partnerships, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Chair, Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Director, Office of Education, Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania
Professor of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Board Certifications
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Paramedic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Education & Training
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Graduate School
EdD - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
MEd - Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
College
BA - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
