Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher Training

Objective: The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher Training course aims to update and reinforce the knowledge, skills, and competencies of certified EMRs. This refresher program focuses on reviewing core concepts, refreshing hands-on skills, and updating participants on the latest protocols and techniques in pre-hospital emergency care.

Summary: This refresher course serves as a comprehensive update for certified EMRs, covering essential topics in emergency medical response, including patient assessment, basic life support techniques, trauma care, CPR, and new developments in EMS protocols. It emphasizes reinforcing skills and knowledge necessary for effective emergency response.

Duration:

  • Course Duration: Typically, 8 to 16 hrs (may vary based on curriculum and institution)

  • Schedule: Offered as a one-day session or segmented sessions for convenience.

Regulation Reference: The EMR Refresher Training course aligns with continuing education requirements set by certifying bodies such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and local EMS authorities.

Cost: $250.00

Course Topics:

  • Review of patient assessment techniques and triage principles

  • Updates on airway management and BLS skills

  • Latest CPR guidelines and AED use

  • Refresher on trauma care, bleeding control, and splinting techniques

  • Updates on medical emergencies and management protocols

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for certified EMRs seeking to renew their certification and update their skills in pre-hospital emergency care. It is suitable for firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency response teams, and healthcare providers.

Note: The course content, duration, and certification renewal requirements may vary based on the certifying authority or institution offering the refresher training.

This refresher training offers a focused review and update for certified EMRs, ensuring they maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in pre-hospital emergency care and meet continuing education requirements for certification renewal. Details may vary based on the certifying authority or institution providing the refresher program.

Contact Info

Calvin Rodrigue, Jr
calvin.rodrigue@fletcher.edu