EMR First Responder

A comprehensive course for Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder certification.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesScene Safety and AssessmentPrimary Patient Assessment
Advanced Airway ManagementMedical and Trauma EmergenciesSpecial Patient Populations
CPR and AED UseBleeding Control and Wound CareSplinting and Moving Patients
Effective Scene CommunicationTest-Taking and Certification Prep
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Practical Applications

CPR and AED Use

Saving Lives with CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen moving during cardiac arrest.

  • Chest Compressions: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
  • Rescue Breaths: Give breaths if trained and able.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

AEDs analyze heart rhythms and deliver shocks if needed. Follow voice prompts and make sure no one is touching the patient during a shock.

Real-World Application

During a basketball game, a player collapses. An EMR starts CPR and uses an AED, restoring a heartbeat before EMS arrives.

Examples

  • Performing hands-only CPR on a stranger at a train station.

  • Attaching AED pads and following prompts at a community event.

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Bleeding Control and Wound Care
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