| | The purpose of the American Red Cross Emergency Medical
Response course is to provide the participant with the knowledge and
skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to
help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury
or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over.
The course content meets or exceeds the 2008 Emergency Medical
Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Responders.
The care steps outlined within this product are consistent with the 2015
International Consensus on CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
(ECC) Science with Treatment Recommendations, 2015 American
Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC, 2015
American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines
Update for First Aid.
The course content and activities will prepare participants to make
appropriate decisions about the care to provide in a medical
emergency. The course teaches the skills an EMR needs to act as a
crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
This course is designed for those who are in the Public Service
Industry, (i.e. Law Enforcement, Private Security, School Safety, etc.),
the Health Science and Medical Technologies Industry, (i.e.:
ambulance drivers and attendants, LVN’s, CNA’s, Recreational
Facilities, etc.) and the general public (i.e. C.E.R.T., home care, day
care centers, etc.), Construction Industry (i.e. First Aid Teams,
Emergency Response Teams, Accident Investigation Teams), and
those individuals who want to increase their knowledge and skills. |