Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)

This course is also referred to as Emergency Care Attendant, First Responder, or ECA. A CPR card for the Healthcare Provider is required and this training is included in the course. The course also provides the skills training necessary to maintain basic life support for sick or injured patients.

Individuals who deal with groups of people on a daily basis, such as day care employees, teachers, lifeguards, firefighters, police, etc. would also find this course useful.

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to test with the National Registry for certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Currently certified participants may use the 56 training hours for on-going continuing education for ECA, EMT or Paramedic recertification. Emphasis is on requirements of national and state accrediting agencies.