Course Description

Emergency Medical Responder 2 is the capstone course in the Emergency Response pathway. An Emergency Medical Responder is the first medically trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency. The Emergency Medical Responder provides care to injured persons and assists other emergency medical service providers. This course builds upon skills acquired in Emergency Medical Responder 1 by training students to recognize emergency situations, maintain personal safety, and provide basic emergency care including CPR and First Aid, prevention of disease transmission, along with an understanding of advanced ethical and legal considerations. This course will prepare students who are interested in a career as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or similar allied health related careers. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community.