American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Course

Course Description

The curriculum meets and exceeds the requirements set by the National EMS Education Scope of Practice for an Emergency Medical Responder. This course provides the necessary tools for the rescuer to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize injury during out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies—while awaiting or alongside higher-level personnel at the scene.

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Core Skills:

• Performing a primary assessment

• CPR, AED, and Airway Ventilation

• Medical and Trauma Emergencies

• EMS Operations

• Pharmacological Intervention