HLTH3011 - Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. Under medical oversight, Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.

Learner Outcomes

Preparatory: appreciation of the EMR's role in the Emergency Medical Services system, establishing priorities for scene and patient assessment
Medical: recognition and management of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, and other medical emergencies
Trauma: recognition and management of head, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal, spinal, soft tissue, and other traumatic injuries
Special patient populations: recognition and management of illness and injury related to pregnancy and childbirth, newborns, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other patients with special healthcare needs
Operations: understanding and practicing various aspects of ground and air EMS operations

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Prerequisites

EMR courses at Maui EMS Training are intended to serve county, state, and federal public safety agencies that may respond to medical emergencies within Maui County. Prospective students who are not affiliated with such an agency will only be considered on a space-available and case-by-case basis, and may be subject to higher fees as a private individual or entity.

This course follows and meets National EMS Education Standards at the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level. See ems.gov for more details. Successful completion of this course may make the graduate eligible for credentialing with the National Registry of EMTs at the EMR level. See NREMT - Emergency Medical Responder for more details.