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Program Description

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 pre-hospital, industrial and first responder settings. This certificate does not qualify for Federal financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements.

Employment Opportunities

First Responder agencies (police or fire services), Armed Forces, or industry.