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Southern Technical Aquatic Resource & Rescue
Emergency Medical Responder - EMR
Emergency Medical Responder - EMR formly known as the First Responder is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course from ASHI that teaches non-EMS students the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a first responder in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more medical help can arrive.
AUDIENCE: This course is for individuals who are not EMS or healthcare providers but desire certification in Emergency Medical Responder or personnel who needs a completion card in order to meet certain job, regulatory, or other requirements.
COURSE CONTENT:
Patient Assessment and Management involving Trauma
Patient Assessment and Management involving Medical
Airway Management, BVM ventilations for Apneic patients
Oxygen adminstration by Non-Rebreather Mask
Cardiac Arrest Management and AED useand much more
COURSE FORMAT: This course is classroom-based which includes instructor, video, and skills interaction throughout the course. The course is approximately 48 hours (5 days) in length.
FEATURES:
Video-based course to ensure continuity and consistency
Instructor-led with hands-on to reinforce new skills and that of proficiency
Small Group learning stations
Practical Testing scenarios
CERTIFICATION: Upon completion of this course, students receive a ASHI Digital Certification Emergency Medical Responder completion card. If you prefer a traditional card, there is an additional $5.00 charge to the class cost. Certification cards are valid for 2 years.