Florida College of Emergency Physicians

What Florida College of Emergency Physicians does

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit medical specialty organization that represents Florida's emergency physicians and the roughly 10 million patients they serve annually. FCEP operates alongside two sister organizations under one shared staff and a single Winter Park, FL headquarters: the Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation (FEMF), a 501(c)(3) that does business as the Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC) and delivers continuing education; and the Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD), which promotes EMS medical direction. Together the three entities function as an integrated platform for advocacy, education, and standards-setting across Florida's emergency care spectrum, from EMTs and paramedics to nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians.

The core product is the EMLRC educational portfolio, which includes two flagship annual events (Symposium by the Sea and the Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium), the Florida PEDReady pediatric readiness program, the statewide Florida Resuscitation Centers of Excellence (FRCE) certification initiative, an EMS Vaccine Training Kit, the EMpulse Magazine quarterly publication, and a bi-weekly eNewsletter. There is no proprietary technology platform underlying these offerings; delivery runs on standard nonprofit infrastructure (WordPress, JotForm, Multibriefs). FCEP holds accreditations from CAPCE, ACCME, the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida EMS, and the Florida Board of Medicine, which authorize the issuance of required continuing education credits.

The business model combines individual physician membership (administered via ACEP), tiered annual corporate sponsorships (EM Innovator, EM Dignitary, and EM Advocate tiers with eight named 2025-2026 partners including TeamHealth, US Acute Care Solutions, and HCA Healthcare), event registration fees, advertising in EMpulse Magazine and the eNewsletter, tax-deductible donations to FEMF, and FCEP PAC contributions supporting legislative advocacy in Tallahassee. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on an inquiry basis.

Name

Florida College of Emergency Physicians

Legal name

Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation

Website

https://emlrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FCEP is a Florida nonprofit medical specialty organization representing the state's emergency physicians and operating the EMLRC education platform, delivering accredited continuing education, advocacy, and certification programs across the full emergency care workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (6117), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

Keywords

• Continuing medical education
• Emergency medicine training
• Professional advocacy
• Medical specialty society
• Emergency care education

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships/Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorship program where organizations contribute at various tiers (EM Innovator, EM Dignitary, EM Advocate) to gain visibility and support emergency medicine education and events.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships for conferences, presentations, product showcases, and special events including digital and print advertising during events.
3. Donations to FEMF: Tax-deductible donations to the Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation support EMLRC's educational programs. FEMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
4. Political Action Fund Contributions: FCEP PAC donations from members, physician groups, billing and management companies supporting advocacy efforts in Tallahassee for emergency care access.
5. Print & Digital Advertising: EMpulse Magazine quarterly publication reaches all members, state legislators and community stakeholders. Bi-weekly eNewsletter disseminated to all members and subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP), operating alongside the Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC), is a professional membership organization that delivers continuing medical education, advocacy, and training programs for emergency physicians, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and advanced practice clinicians across Florida. The organization runs annual conferences (Symposium by the Sea and the Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium), the Florida PEDReady pediatric readiness program, the Florida Resuscitation Centers of Excellence (FRCE) certification initiative, and publications such as EMpulse Magazine and a bi-weekly eNewsletter.

Product overview

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP) and Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC) operate as a unified organization providing education and advocacy for emergency care. The core offering is the EMLRC platform which delivers continuing education to the entire spectrum of emergency care providers. The product portfolio includes two major annual events (Symposium by the Sea and Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium), the Florida PEDReady pediatric emergency program, the Florida Resuscitation Centers of Excellence (FRCE) certification program, an EMS Vaccine Training Kit, EMpulse Magazine (quarterly print publication), and a bi-weekly eNewsletter. These products work together to serve EMTs, paramedics, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, and physicians across Florida's emergency medicine and EMS communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC) The core educational platform of the organization providing lifesaving continuing education for the entire spectrum of emergency care providers including EMTs, paramedics, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, and physicians across Florida.
• Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium Annual one-day educational symposium for EMS professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in caring for pediatric patients through interactive skills stations and informative lectures, approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
• Symposium by the Sea Annual conference and meeting event for emergency medical professionals in Florida providing continuing education credits and networking opportunities.
• Florida PEDReady Program Free pediatric resources program for EMS agencies and emergency departments, part of the Florida EMSC State Partnership Program, providing pediatric emergency preparedness tools and training.
• Florida Resuscitation Centers of Excellence (FRCE) Statewide certification/accreditation initiative creating a network of hospitals committed to resuscitation excellence through evidence-based care, streamlined onboarding, and public recognition to improve cardiac arrest outcomes.
• EMS Vaccine Training Kit COVID-19 vaccination training toolkit for EMS professionals provided by the Florida Department of Health, including training materials, EUA fact sheets, consent forms, and vaccination procedures.
• EMpulse Magazine FCEP's quarterly print publication reaching all members, state legislators, and community stakeholders with industry news, advocacy updates, and clinical content.
• Bi-Weekly eNewsletter Bi-weekly electronic newsletter disseminated to all FCEP members and open subscribers via the Multibriefs platform, with banner advertising opportunities for partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 3 individuals will require emergency care annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Nemours Children's HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium, supporting pediatric emergency care education for EMS professionals.
• Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sister organization sharing the same staff and location as EMLRC/FCEP. Promotes excellence in EMS medical direction and provides resources including EMS Vaccine Training Kit.
• EMProscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Innovator level corporate partner. One of the oldest independent EM groups in Florida, established in 1976, staffing six contract hospitals and two offsite EDs on the Atlantic Coast near Daytona Beach, plus events at Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Emergency Care Center.
• TeamHealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Innovator level corporate partner. Physician-founded and led facility-based practice comprising 19,000 affiliated physicians and APPs, partnering with over 2,500 acute care hospitals and post-acute facilities, serving more than 28 million patients each year.
• US Acute Care Solutions (USACS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Innovator level corporate partner. Nation's leading Physician-owned provider of hospital-based emergency and inpatient medicine with 6,000 Physicians and APPs in 27 states serving more than 11 million patients annually.
• HCA HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Dignitary level corporate partner. Nashville-based leading healthcare provider comprising 191 hospitals and approximately 2,500 ambulatory sites of care in 20 states and the United Kingdom.
• Emergency Physicians of Central Florida (EPCF)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Advocate level corporate partner. Democratic EM group founded in 1998 providing excellence in medical care, leadership and vision in emergency medicine, and medical education with opportunities for leadership roles and administrative skills.
• Excelis Medical Associates (EMA)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Advocate level corporate partner. Physician owned and democratically operated group of board-certified physicians serving the greater Tampa Bay Area for over 50 years, one of the largest democratic emergency and pediatric emergency medicine practices in Florida.
• LogixHealthsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Advocate level corporate partner. Over two decades of experience providing full service coding, billing and revenue cycle solutions for emergency departments, hospitals and physician practices for millions of visits annually in over 40 states.
• MedlytixsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EM Advocate level corporate partner. Leverages over two decades of expertise with financial, healthcare and reporting bureau data providing revenue enhancement solutions including Insurance Discovery and Coordination of Benefits, trusted by more than 1,600 healthcare organizations.
• Florida Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner supporting the Florida Pediatric EMS Symposium and PEDReady program. Partially supported by HRSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides scholarships for rural EMS agencies (10 of 36 spots reserved).
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate organization. FCEP members access ACEP membership through ACEP's website. ACEP provides member directory and member services including contact information management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HealthStream: Large healthcare workforce education and credentialing provider serving hospitals and health systems with accredited online CE. Competes for the same continuing-education dollars that FCEP members spend, and could threaten digital distribution of CME content.
• Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA): National resident-led organization within ACEP offering education, leadership development, and resources to emergency medicine trainees. Comparable as a membership/community + education model with overlapping audience (residents) served by FCEP.
• National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP): National medical specialty organization for EMS physicians and medical directors. Directly comparable focus area (EMS medical direction, education, advocacy) overlaps heavily with FCEP's FAEMSMD sister organization and PEDReady/Pediatric EMS work.
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP): National medical specialty society for emergency physicians, of which FCEP is a chartered state chapter. Directly comparable as a membership and continuing-education organization serving the same EM physician audience, but at national scale and with broader scope.
• American Heart Association (Emergency Cardiovascular Care programs): National provider of resuscitation and cardiovascular emergency training (BLS, ACLS, PALS) that competes for the same CE-credit budget from emergency and EMS professionals. Particularly relevant given FCEP's FRCE initiative.
• Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM): National society for academic emergency medicine offering CME, research, and education programs. Comparable as a professional society providing accredited education to emergency physicians, relevant to FCEP's CME/CE mission.

Others

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) / CoAEMSP: Accreditor for EMS education programs including paramedic programs. Adjacent to FCEP/EMLRC's accredited training provider role and key partner in the EMS educational infrastructure FCEP's programs sit within.

Regional players

• California Chapter of ACEP (California ACEP): Largest ACEP state chapter by membership, providing advocacy, CME and member services to California emergency physicians. Comparable structure and offerings to FCEP at a larger state scale.
• Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians: Another ACEP state chapter serving emergency physicians in Pennsylvania with parallel advocacy and education activities. Directly comparable to FCEP in mission, scope, and operating model.

Direct peers

• Texas College of Emergency Physicians: Another ACEP state chapter operating as a 501(c)(6) medical specialty organization for emergency physicians in Texas. Closely mirrors FCEP's membership, advocacy, and CME mission with parallel governance and event structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emlrc
• Facebookfacebook.com/emlrc.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emlrc
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcep_emlrc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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