This course is about 40 hours and meets the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) standards on First Responder training.*

This class is ideal for first line emergency responders such as fire fighters, park rangers, lifeguards, guides, ski patrol personnel and anyone who wants advanced level first aid training on what to do in an emergency situation.

This course will include training on the following topics:

• Legal / ethical issues
  
• Anatomy / Physiology
  
• Preventing Disease Transmission
  
• Assessment
  
• Breathing Emergencies, Breathing Devices (Oxygen Administration)
  
• Cardiac Emergencies
  
• Bleeding and Shock
  
• Injuries to the Head, Neck and Back (Spinal Immobilization)
• Muscle and Bone Injuries (Splinting)
  
• Medical and Behavioral Emergencies, Poisoning
  
• Childbirth
  
• Caring for Infants and Children
  
• EMS Operations
  

The certificate issued at the end of the class is good for 3 years.

 
The American Red Cross allows a challenge option for this course. If you have sufficient experience, you may take the written and practical tests. If you pass these, you will be awarded an American Red Cross Emergency Response certificate valid for three years. Please visit the appointment scheduling page to sign up.

* = Please note that this course is not designed to be, nor do we offer, Emergency Medical Technician training. Also be aware that this course does not provide state certification as a first responder. As the Emergency Response course is frequently recognized as an equal, be sure to check with your physician adviser, employer or organization to determine your exact needs.