Emergency Medical Responder – Initial
Prerequisites: This course shall have no formal pre-requisite. The individual should have no history of a disabling medical condition, which may be sufficient reason for disqualification.
Course Length: 40 hours - Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. The total course time includes breaks and meals.
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Course Objective
The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive.
Course Design
- Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
- Textbook – Emergency Medical Responder: First of Scene, 11th Ed.
- Demonstrations
- Practical Exercises
Successful Course Completion
- Requires a minimum score of 70% or better.
- Learners must successfully complete the psychomotor exam.
Course Content Summary
- Classroom
- Practical’s
Breaks: 10-15 minutes (approximately every 1.5 hours)
Course Topics - Day 1
Lecture:
- Bureau Portal Training
- Intro to EMS Systems
- Legal & Ethics
- Wellness & Safety
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy
- Patho
- Lifting & Moving
- Communication
- Documentation
- Airway Management
Skills:
- O2 Administration
- Vital Signs – Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Airway adjuncts, and Bag Valve Mask
Course Topics - Day 2
Review:
- Practice skills learned the previous day
Exam
- Exam #1
Lecture:
- Oxygen Therapy
- Medical History
- Patient Assessment
- Cardiac.Emergencies
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
Skills:
- Medical Assessment & AED
- Practice skills learned from the previous day
Course Topics - Day 3
Review:
- Practice skills learned the previous day
Exam
- Exam #2
Lecture:
- Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Shock
- Muscle & Bone Injuries
- Head & Spine Injuries
- Chest & Abdominal Emergencies
- General Safety
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
Skills:
- Skills: Trauma Assessment
- Practice skills learned from the previous day
Course Topics - Day 4
Review:
- Practice skills learned the previous day
Lecture:
- Pregnancy & Childbirth
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics (Including Dementia and Alzheimer’s)
Skills:
- Skills: Trauma Assessment
- Practice all acquired skills
Final Review
- Question & Answer Session
Exam
- Exam #3
- Psychomotor Exam
Training Center Provided Material
- Course Materials
Delegate Requirements
- None
Reference Material / Documents
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder: First of Scene, 11th Edition
American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider/BLS Provider)
- Course ID #: MA252