Emergency Medical Responder (BLS)
Red Cross certification for those providing emergency response: firefighters, law-enforcement officers, emergency medical services personnel, and workplace responders. Meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profile for the practitioner level of emergency medical responder (EMR).
Audience:
Professionals in emergency medical care who may be responsible for initial assessments, the provision of safe and prudent care, and the transport of a patient to the most appropriate healthcare facility.
Prerequisite:
Participant must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR level C (unexpired card must be shown on first day of course)
Completion:
- Successfully demonstrate the required skills
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
- Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification:
3-year certification in Emergency Medical Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Course Duration: Approximately 80 hours