First Responder

Course Description:

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course prepares the student to provide initial stabilizing care to the sick or injured prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services Professionals (EMS), and to assist EMS personnel in transporting patients for definitive care at an appropriate hospital/facility. Major areas of instruction include Introductory Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology; Responder Safety; Incident Command; Blood-borne Pathogen Training; Basic Physical Assessment; and Treatment of Trauma and Medical Emergencies; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs).

The course is a blend of lecture, hands on lab/learning, and practical scenario-based learning/testing. The course will include Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification from a Nationally Recognized Body (American Heart Association or Red Cross, etc.). Topics include: Preparatory; Anatomy and Physiology; Medical Terminology; Pathophysiology; Life Span Development; Public Health; Pharmacology; Airway; Management; Respiration and Artificial Ventilation; Assessment; Medicine; Shock and Resuscitation; Trauma; Special Patient Populations; EMS Operations; and Integration of Patient Assessment and Management.

During this course of study, we will cover the topics of Anatomy and Physiology, Critical thinking, problem solving, and Emergency Care. Work Ethic, Employability, and Job Shadow is built to be a large component of the class. We work with the local EMS Services to provide the team member with job shadow experiences with our local community. Team members will also experience co teaching with thee local professional in the classroom and out on location.