First Responder to EMR Bridging Program

This course is for those who have successfully completed either an OFA Level 3 certification

or a First Responder program and are ready to continue your education.

Who will Teach the EMR?

Our EMR Instructors are experts in their field having decades of experience responding to 911 calls.

You will gain insightful knowledge from their experience.

Program Format:

• 20 hours of pre-read!
• 44 hours of classroom time
• 4-6-hour practical exam, within 1 week of completing the your EMR

Completion Requirements:

• 100% attendance
• 80% or better on written exam
• 80% or better on practical exams (there will be 2)

Pre-requisites to take the Emergency Medical Responder Bridging Course

• Current First Responder certificate (with CPR-HCP or BLS)
• Current OFA 3 with a valid CPR-HCP or BLS certificate.

Cost:

The Emergency Medical Responder bridging program cost is 750.00 which includes the

Emergency care text book.

Licensing:

To practice professionally as an EMR in the emergency services system (911, ambulance) you

will need to become certified, then successfully pass you licensing exam conducted by the

Emergency Medical Assistant’s Licensing Board (EMALB)

For more information regrading obtaining your license visit the emergency medical assistant’s

licensing board’s website:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/colleges-boards-and-commissions/emergency-medical-assistants-licensing-board/licensing

*Note:

The Licensing exams are separate from your Emergency Medical Responder Course. Any and all costs associated with obtaining your EMALB license are separate from course fees paid to Reaction First Aid & Safety Ltd. for your EMR course.

• The Professional Responder
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Managing the Emergency Scene
• Pharmacology (including Entonox administration)
• Patient Assessment
• Airway & Ventilation
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Circulation Emergencies
• Shock & Bleeding
• Head & Spinal injuries
• Chest Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
• Fractures & Sprains
• Soft tissue injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons
• Special Populations
• Childbirth
• Crisis Intervention
• Reaching/moving patients
• Multiple Casualties Incidents