EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) - BLENDED

Course Description

Interested in a career as an EMR, or in how to become a paramedic in BC? Look no further than this comprehensive Emergency Medical Responder course from St. John Ambulance. This course has been carefully designed to meet the National Occupancy Competency Profiles (NOCP) for EMRs and has been updated to include the 2023 scope of practice changes from the EMALB (Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board). This ensures that you’re equipped with the most up-to-date information, knowledge, and skills.

For graduates, a world of opportunity exists for you where this qualification is recognized. From BCEHS (BC Ambulance Service / BC Emergency Health Services) to fire departments and law enforcement agencies, rural ambulance services, community response teams and more, there are many choices. Beyond that, the course also equips participants with the skills and confidence to provide essential first-line response in isolated communities and remote worksites. In simple terms, you’ll learn exactly what’s needed to meet the latest regulations.

CERTIFICATION: St. John Ambulance Emergency Medical Responder certificate

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

Grade 10 English (suggested)

Course Content
Course Content
  • Wellbeing of the first responder
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Scene assessment
  • Lifting and moving
  • Advanced patient assessment
  • Airway management
  • Oxygen administration
  • Cardiovascular emergencies, CPR & AED
  • Medical emergencies
  • Head, neck, and face injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Soft-tissue injuries
  • Muscle and bone injuries
  • Special Rescue situations
  • Paediatric and geriatric patients
  • Bariatric patients
  • Psychological emergencies
  • Substance abuse and overdose
  • Pharmacology
  • Multiple casualty Incidents
  • HazMat
  • Water emergencies
  • Emergency childbirth
Course Availability
  • British Columbia
Assessment
Assessment

All participants complete multiple written and practical assessments throughout the course, including a final written and practical exam.

Delivery Method
Blended (In-Class & Online)
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