Emergency Medical Responder in BC, Canada
(Upcoming Course)
Emergency Medical Responder
The course is geared towards professionals in emergency medical care who may be responsible for initial assessments, the provision of safe and prudent care, and the transport of a patient to the most appropriate healthcare facility. Course content may vary depending on jurisdictional requirements and, in addition, follows the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) as defined by the Paramedic Association of Canada. Participants will be engaged in dynamic training techniques including video, media presentations, skills demonstrations, practice sessions, discussions and scenarios based on real-life situations.
What you will learn:
- The Professional Responder
- Responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Assessment
- Airway management and respiratory emergences
- Circulatory emergencies
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour and delivery
- Special populations
- Crisis intervention
- Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
- Transportation
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Marine environment
- Workplace
Course Information
Participants will learn and demonstrate all knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and on-going care, including the transportation of a patient to a healthcare facility.
Class-availability: 7 Days a Week
Class-duration: 80 hours plus testing (included as part of the course)
Prerequisite: None
Certificate: 3 years
Price: $99
Requirement for completion:
- Successfully demonstrate the required skills
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
- Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Class Details
- Location: The Study Hub Academy, Unit 100, 12414 82 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3E9
- Start time: Most classes start at 9:00 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
- Languages: Courses are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
- Schedule: Flexible timings are available. Call us to ask about upcoming classes.
- Register: Call 604-993-3344 or email thestudyhubacademy01@gmail.com.
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