ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Responder

Credit(s): 3

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is considered the desired level of medical training by many first responder agencies. The course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the EMR: providing emergency medical care to victims of emergencies and stabilizing their condition prior to transport to an appropriate facility. This course is a combination of classroom work and skills lab. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examinations. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student. (Intermittently)

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand, describe and demonstrate the skills required of a first responder as required by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).
Carry out basic life support at the emergency medical responder level.
Treat bleeding, shock, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries to the level required of emergency medical responders.
Understand the relationship between the various components within the emergency medical services operation.
Modify emergency medical responder skills to improvise and adapt to special situations.