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First Responder

Program Description

The first responder course presents an exciting opportunity to develop emergency medical skills and knowledge that will enable you to assist people who have sustained an injury or who are suffering from a sudden illness or medical problem. This course follows a national curriculum that was developed by representatives from many federal and state agencies and from professional medical groups. The material you will learn is divided into seven modules, which follow the national standard curriculum.

First Responder Program Objectives

Module 1	Preparatory	Introduction to the EMS System The Well-Being of the First Responder Legal and Ethical Issues Anatomy and Function of Body Systems Lifting and Moving Patients
Module 2	Airway
Module 3	Patient Assessment
Module 4	Circulation	One-Rescuer Adult CPR Two-Rescuer Adult CPR Child and Infant CPR Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Module 5	Illness and Injury	Medical Emergencies Medical Emergencies - Poisoning Behavioral Emergencies - Crisis Intervention Bleeding, Shock, and Soft-Tissue Injuries Injuries to Muscles and Bone
Module 6	Childbirth and Children	Childbirth Infants and Children - Pediatric Emergencies
Module 7	EMS Operations
Module 8	Supplemental Skills (optional)	Special Patients and Considerations Elderly Patients Chronic-Care Patients Hearing-Impaired Visually Impaired Non English-Speaking Patients Special Rescue Situations

Criteria for Certification

100-question written test and a 5-station practical exam.

Program Time: 40-60 hours

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