EMR 102 - Emergency Medical Responder

3 Credit Hours

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is a Nationally recognized certification course (testing required) for an individual rendering medical aid to sick and injured patients in the out of hospital setting. The EMR is part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system structure providing medical aid and assistance to patients prior to the arrival of an ambulance at the scene of an incident. Individuals attending the EMR course are involved in a profession or trade where there is a higher risk of emergency situations occurring. The individual trained as an EMR is able to intervene with lifesaving knowledge and skills acquired from within the course. The EMR course includes a comprehensive review of emergency care topics along with clinical skills that a certified EMR is capable of rendering during an emergency situation. Students attending the EMR course will acquire their American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, complete FEMA ICS Courses (100, 200, 700), and prepare to take the National Registry EMR cognitive and State of South Dakota psychomotor skills examination. Attendance and participation in coursework is required throughout the course to fulfill curricular requirements set for EMR certification. The EMR course includes lecture, class discussions, assignments and hands-on skills opportunities. Recognition and certification as an EMR requires that the student successfully complete the National Registry cognitive exam and the South Dakota State psychomotor skills exam.

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