This evening, 19 students from three counties and numerous agencies kicked off the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course. This is the third time Holiday Park VFD has hosted the CCAC Public Safety Institute in holding this class.
Students will spend the next eight weeks learning & mastering valuable Basic Life Support skills to earn their state certification from PA Dept of Health.
This program provides training in emergency medical care designed for initial responders to an accident or medical emergency prior to ambulance arrival. Topics include airway care, CPR, AED, oxygen administration, control of bleeding and prevention of shock, and treatment of trauma and medical emergencies. This course also includes a final practical evaluation of skills and a final written exam of knowledge.
Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take PA Department of Health certification exams for Emergency Medical Responder. PA DOH Functional Position Description for EMR lists capability requirements for certification.
Course Instructors:
Alex Marcelewski
James Sims
Carin Frank
(all state certified EMS Instructors)
