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ABOUT PLATINUM

LEARN ABOUT PLATINUM

Platinum Educational Group is a global leader in online testing, scheduling, competency tracking and compliance reporting. Our areas of focus include the Emergency Medical Services, Allied Health, and Nursing industries.

PLATINUM FOUNDERS

Platinum Educational Group was founded in 2002 by Doug Smith and Tom Gottschalk.  In 2024, Platinum unveiled the Smith Award and Gottschalk Award scholarships in honor of our company founders.

Both Doug and Tom are passionate about medical education and together with Jason Jensen (now CEO) created our flagship product, EMSTesting. They then went on to create Platinum Planner, the Platinum Planner Mobile App and Platinum Tests.

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PLATINUM HISTORY

Since 2002, Platinum has provided valid and reliable online testing with EMSTesting for the EMS profession. In 2016, we launched Platinum Tests to provide testing for Registered Nursing educational institutions. 
 Platinum Planner, our scheduling software program includes the EMS, Nursing, and all Allied Health industries.

In 2019, we designed AccredAssist® to help college program directors organize and manage the information necessary for accreditation reporting.

 

PLATINUM TODAY

Platinum Educational Group today, still located in Grand Rapids, Michigan has grown to include a professional medical education team, sales and marketing team, customer service team and development team, as well as an incredible excecutive support team.

We take pride in suporting educators in the Emergency Medical Services, Allied Health, and Nursing industries and helping their students achieve their goals in education.

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EEOC STATEMENT

Platinum Educational Group (PEG) is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, height, weight, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation (LGBTQ+), gender identity or ​expression, genetic information, veteran status or military service, political affiliation, retaliation or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

PEG will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

PLATINUM'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. McManus joined Platinum Educational Group in February 2022 as our Medical Director. He is a practicing emergency physician with board certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Before becoming a physician, Dr. McManus started his career in 2001 as an EMT and tactical medic. He served as a medic in the Iraq war with recognitions including the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge.

Nicholas M. McManus, Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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