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Emergency Response/First Responder Course
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Prerequisites: Current certification in Professional Rescue CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider.
The Emergency Response Course will train individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a first responder in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive. You will also learn how to:
Explain how the EMS system works and how often the first responder's role in the EMS system differ from a citizen responder's role;
Describe steps to assure the well being of the first responder;
Identify guidelines to follow to ensure the personal safety of the first responder and the safety of others at an emergency scene;
Explain what happens in the body if one or more body systems fail;
Identify ways in which diseases are transmitted and describe body substance isolation techniques to prevent disease transmission;
Describe when to move a victim in an emergency and the appropriate methods for doing so;
Explain and demonstrate how to assess a victim's condition;
Recognize breathing emergencies, such as airway obstruction, and provide proper care for them;
Identify breathing devices and demonstrate how to use them;
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a possible heart attack, and describe how to care for someone who is experiencing persistent chest pain and/or other signs and symptoms of heart attack;
Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, and demonstrate how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
Identify the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and injury, and describe how to control them;
Recognize life-threatening bleeding and demonstrate how to control it;
Recognize the signs and symptoms of shock (hypoperfusion), and describe how to minimize its effects;
Recognize the signs and symptoms of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, and demonstrate how to care for them;
Recognize the signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies
Describe common types of medical and trauma emergencies in infants and children
Explain the role of the first responder in EMS operations.
To obtain your certification you need to:
Attend and participate in all course sessions;
Demonstrate competency in all required skills listed on the skills checklist;
Participate in all skills sessions and scenarios; and
Pass the final written exam with a score of 80 percent or better.
The instructor is willing to schedule additional days on the weekend to get through the course more quickly.
Optional dates or longer class times will be discussed with the students on the first days of class.
Students are welcome to bring beverages with them to class so long as they are in an enclosed container. We
do have a pop machine on site.
The Cornhusker Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross is a State certified EMS Training Agency. Students who successfully complete the Emergency Response Course will be eligible to test for the National Registry. Students testing for the National Registry will need to complete an application; provide a copy of birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age. There will be additional paper work and fees for this testing.
Your instructor will also provide information on testing locations towards the end of your course.
The American Red Cross does not provide placement assistance for those seeking employment as a First Responder.
Day / Date Time Location
Tuesday, September 28
Thursday, September 30
Tuesday, October 5
Thursday, October 7
Tuesday, October 12
Thursday, October 14
Tuesday, October 19
Thursday, October 21
Tuesday, October 26
Thursday, October 28
Tuesday, November 2
Thursday, November 4
Tuesday, November 9
Thursday, November 11
Tuesday, November 16
Thursday, November 18
Tuesday, November 23
Tuesday, November 30
Thursday, December 2
All classes held 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Class will be held at:
American Red Cross, Cornhusker Chapter, 220 Oakcreek Drive
*use the Southwest Training Entrance
A minimum number of students are needed to run this class. You will be notified if class is canceled. If you have questions about the class enrollment call the Red Cross at 441-6390.
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