Emergency Medical Responder Course

The Emergency Medical Responder course prepares the EMR student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMRs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and special considerations for working in the prehospital setting.

EMR Course Syllabus

EMR Course - Chapter 8

Class covers Professional Rescuer CPR

EMR Course - Chapters 1 -4

Class will cover EMS Systems, Workforce Safety & Wellness, Lifting & Moving Patients, and Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues.

EMR Course - Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, and Lab

Class will cover Communication & Documentation, The Human Body, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, and Skills Lab.

EMR Course - Chapters 10 & 11

Class will cover Medical Emergencies, Poisoning & Substance Abuse.

EMR Course - Chapters 12 & 13

Class will cover Behavioral Emergencies and Environtmental Emergencies.

EMR Course - Chapters 17 & 18

Class will cover Pediatric Emergencies and Geriatric Emergencies.

EMR Course - Chapters 14, 15, and Lab

Class will cover Bleeding, Shock & Soft-tissue Injuries, Injuries to Muscles & Bones, and Lab for Skills review.

EMR Course - Chapter 16

Class will cover Childbirth.

EMR Course - Chapter 19 and Lab

Class will cover Transport Operations and Skills Lab.

EMR Course - Chapter 20, 21, and Lab

Class will cover Vehicle Extrication & Special Rescue, Incident Management, and Skills Lab.

EMR Course - Skills Lab - Final Sign-offs

EMR Course - Exam

State written and practical skills exam.