April 19-24, 2026
Oglebay National Training Center
Wheeling, West Virginia
Mission
Growing the leaders that put medicine in motion.
Vision
To provide the world’s best leadership education for transport medicine professionals in an environment that respects ideas and expands boundaries.
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Values
- We believe strength lies in differences.
- We believe compassion, integrity & professionalism are paramount.
- We believe in cultivating a collaborative environment that promotes lifelong learning and improved outcomes.
- We believe a safety culture is essential and is inherent in everything we do.
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The Institute
The Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI™) provides continuing education and certification for individuals
currently managing medical transportation services, those seeking management positions, and others with direct and indirect involvement who desire greater understanding of this dynamic profession.
Students gain expertise and practical skills through formal didactic and participatory sessions designed to instill creative thinking and decision-making. Participants also obtain valuable insight into real life challenges by networking with industry
leaders. The Institute operates with a rigorous approach to competency-based education, utilizing formal classroom hours, mandatory student participation, written testing, oral presentations and a code of professional conduct. Due to the demands of
the program, students will be expected to complete out of classroom assignments.
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MTLI™ Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
qualify for CAPCE and Nursing CEs!
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Full 2026 Program Schedule!
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
First Year Presentations
- Finance I
- RFPs, Negotiations and Contracts
- Principles of Optimal Reimbursement
- Fundamentals of Business Analytics
- Culture of Safety
- Leadership’s Role in Safety
- General and Organizational Culture
- Medical Transport System Design
- Hiring and On-Boarding
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- Employment Law I
- Corporate Compliance
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Basic Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Management
- Change Management
- Relationships & Communications in Business
- Patient Safety
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Year 1 Exam
First year students will be given a mandatory 100 question written exam on Thursday afternoon at 3:45pm. Students should not plan to depart from Oglebay prior to 4:45pm on Thursday. In order to advance to the second year of the program, students must achieve a score of at least 70%.
Second Year Presentations
- Finance II
- Health Care Economics for Medical Transport
- Introduction to Business Ethics
- Quality & Utilization Management
- Work Redesign
- Employee Law II
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- Employee Engagement
- Business Communications Essentials with Pro Formas
- Leadership Principles and Practice
- Leadership Considerations for Responder Support
- Group Dynamics
- Case Studies in Advanced Leadership
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Year 2 Capstone Simulation
The Capstone simulation is designed to help participants assimilate knowledge and information imparted in Year I and II of the institute. Small working groups will be assigned from the registered students. Group assignments will be given during orientation.
The groups will be provided a scenario and background information. Each group will be required to develop a formal written and oral presentation based on this information. Participants will be allowed some class time to work on their capstone simulation but should expect that most of the preparation for the project will happen outside of class.
All Capstone groups are required to print a hard copy of their presentation for instructor review. Oglebay has one printer available for this purpose so be sure to plan ahead to avoid any last minute conflicts with other groups who might also be using the printer.
Graduates of the two year program will receive certification as a Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE®).
Dress Code
April outdoor temperatures in West Virginia will vary, and a reminder that inside the resort rooms are often on the cooler side so dress in layers for your own comfort. Business casual is the accepted dress code during the program, but Year 2 and Grad Capstone Sim students are expected to present their Capstone Simulation work product in formal business attire.
The AAMS Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI™) has attracted attendees from over 49 states and the District of Columbia, and 8 international
locations. Registrants have included:
- Program Directors/CEOs
- Medical Crew Supervisors
- Emergency Department Supervisors
- Directors of Operations
- Site/Area Managers
- Operators
- Communications Supervisors
- EMS Coordinators
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- Hospital Administrators
- Medical Directors
- Directors of Maintenance
- Pilots
- CFOs & Billing Specialists
- Safety Officers
- * And others…
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