Public Safety Training Center

Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. EMRs are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. Under medical oversight, EMRs perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.

This course delivery method combines an online student learning platform with practical hands on training. Students will be given access to an online virtual, educational enviroment complete with instructor narrated presentations, quizes and communication platforms to certified instructors in which to learn. Schedules will be set to include a practical skills learning and demonstration events. Practical skills days will include a standard in person classroom with certified instructor(s) to help students learn and apply the practical EMS skills components of this pre-hospital healthcare level.

Students will be required to achieve academic minimums throughout the course, the expectation of which will explained on the first day of class. Failure to meet or exceed academic minimums will result in the students expulsion from the program without refund. 

Students will be expected to perform physical skills at the discretion of the instructor. Students must be able to lift 125lbs (equally distributed) by themselves to a height of 33 inches for a distance of 10 feet, or as a member of a team lift a combined total of 250 lbs., to the same parameters.

Requirement:  

1.  Complete a PA DOH EMS application (to include a criminal background check) within 14 days from first day of class (directions provided in class).

2.   Meet or exceed academic minimums established first day of class

3.   Complete skills evaluation to a minimumally established standard

4.   Complete online training class including:  NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700, NIMS 800, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Mandated reporter training. (directions provided in class)

5.    Meet or exceed minimum attendance requirements (no more than 10% missed) explained in class.

6.    Follow the dress code policy

7.  Must have personal computer access with internet connectivity and completion of online learning requirements as indicated in the class syllabus

Course books and materials will be provided to the student the first day of class.