Emergency Medical Responder with BLS (EMR with BLS) - Gananoque

Course by the Canadian Red Cross Course Description: This comprehensive course delves deep into the essential knowledge and skills necessary to deliver life-saving care at a professional level. Participants will gain expertise in delivering appropriate patient assessments, providing on-going care, and ensuring safe transportation to healthcare facilities. The course content adheres to the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) established by the Paramedic Association of Canada, ensuring a high standard of training. Through engaging and dynamic training techniques, participants will undergo scenario-based exercises that simulate real-life situations, preparing them for the challenges they may face in the field. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your life-saving abilities. Intended Audience: This course is designed for professionals in emergency medical care who are entrusted with crucial responsibilities such as initial assessments, providing safe and prudent care, and ensuring patient transport to suitable healthcare facilities. The course is open to individuals aged 16 and above, creating an inclusive learning environment for all aspiring emergency medical care providers. Course Prerequisites: Participants must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C Emergency Medical Responder Course Overview Course Content The emergency medical responder course will cover the following subject matter: The Professional Responder Responding to the call Infection prevention and control Anatomy and physiology Assessment Airway management and respiratory emergencies Circulatory emergencies Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma Musculoskeletal injuries Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries Acute and chronic illnesses Poisoning Environmental illnesses Pregnancy, labour, and delivery Special populations Crisis intervention Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients Multiple-casualty incidents Pharmacology Marine environment Workplace Includes any other content required by specific legislation Shock Head and spinal injuries Transportation Course Duration 80-120 hours Certification 3-year Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Responder 1-year Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support Course Materials Included in the course: Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text (eBook) - MUST BE PRINTED OUR FOR THE COURSE AT GANANOQUE It is advised that you read the textbook in its entirety prior to the course. or you can purchase a hardcopy Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text It is advised that you read the textbook in its entirety prior to the course. Hard copy is NOT included in the course cost and can be purchased here: https://firstaidplus.ca/products/canadian-red-cross-emergency-care-professional-responders-textbook?_pos=65&_sid=a7e95b9e8&_ss=r