Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The Emergency Medical Responder course meets or exceeds the United States DOT Curriculum and the State of Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board. All instructors hold certification from the Minnesota EMS regulatory board of EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic and have at minimum 3 years experience on an ALS Transporting Ambulance.

All lead instructors have completed a DOT instructor course. The Emergency Medical Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services System. The goal of this course is to provide the students with core knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function in the capacity of an Emergency Medical Responder.

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be certified as an Emergency Medical Responder by the State of Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board.

Course Goals and Objectives:

• Obtain a base knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology

• Show knowledge in the roles, responsibilities and ethics of an Emergency Medical Responder

• Become proficient with all skills associated with the Emergency Medical Responder

• Obtain critical thinking skills in patient assessment

• Recognize hazards associated with the Emergency Medical Responder role