Emergency Medical Responder

Duration: 80-120 hours; 40-60-hour upgrade course

Course provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness for those functioning as a member of the health care team in a pre-hospital setting.

Course is for those providing a professional level of emergency response including firefighters, law-enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel. Includes CPR level HCP and AED. Meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profiles for the practitioner level of emergency medical responder (EMR).

Instructor

Red Cross Advanced Emergency Care Instructor or Emergency Care Instructor Trainer

Prerequisite

Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

Completion

100% attendance, skills demonstration, two evaluated scenarios, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification

3-year certification in Emergency Medical Responder, CPR Level HCP, and AED

Recertification

40 hours; includes CPR Level HCP