Student Catalog and Handbook 2020-2021

Emergency Medical Responder Certificate (EB71)

The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) technical certificate of credit provides students with the opportunity to prepare for entry-level into the emergency medical services professions for possible employment in a variety of prehospital, industrial and first responder settings. After successful completion of a SOEMST approved EMR program the graduate may take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR certification examination.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment with ambulance services, fire departments, volunteer rescue squads, or with companies that are training designated employees to provide emergency care.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 11 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

EMSP 1010Emergency Medical Responder

4