Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course

100 hours: 30 hours online learning, 70 hours in-class (10 days). Online learning hours must be completed before attending the in-class portion.

Delta First Safety offers an in-depth Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and on-going care, including patient transport to a healthcare facility. The course adheres to National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) as outlined by the Paramedic Association of Canada and may be adapted based on jurisdictional requirements. Participants will engage with dynamic training techniques, such as video presentations, skills demonstrations, practice sessions, discussions, and real-life scenarios.

Audience

• Professionals in emergency medical care responsible for initial assessments, providing safe and prudent care, and transporting patients to healthcare facilities.

Prerequisites

• Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Grade 10 English (suggested)

Completion Requirements

• Successfully demonstrate the required skills
• Achieve a minimum of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical, one trauma)
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

• 3-year certification in Emergency Medical Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Recertification

• 40 hours

Course Content

• The Professional Responder
• Responding to the call
• Infection prevention and control
• Anatomy and physiology
• Assessment
• Airway management and respiratory emergencies
• Circulatory emergencies
• Shock
• Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Head and spinal injuries
• Acute and chronic illnesses
• Poisoning
• Environmental illnesses
• Pregnancy, labor, and delivery
• Special populations
• Crisis intervention
• Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
• Transportation
• Multiple-casualty incidents
• Pharmacology
• Marine environments
• Workplace safety
• Any additional content required by specific legislation

Participant Materials

• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text
• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (optional)

Contact Information

Phone: 604-841-5220
Email: SJY.deltafirstsafety@gmail.com

Location

7311 Vantage Way #106, Delta, BC V4G 1C9