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Emergency Medical
Responder
Course DescriptionThe Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
course is an entry-level emergency medical
provider course that will prepare individuals for
employment or a volunteer position in a variety
of pre-hospital, industrial and first responder
settings. The successful completion of an
approved EMR course can be a pre-requisite
to pursuing training as a fire fighter and many
law enforcement programs.
The INHS EMR course is designed to
provide participants with the basic knowledge
and skills to manage many medical and
trauma-related emergencies. Upon successful
completion of this course, graduates are
eligible to seek national certification as an
Emergency Medical Responder through the
National Registry of EMTs.
This Washington State Department of
Health, Office of Community Health Systems
“Approved Course” has been designed by
INHS to meet or exceed the National Standard
Curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder,
as developed by the United States Department
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and amended by the
State of Washington.
Classes are held at the INHS Health Training Facility1610 N. RebeccaSpokane, WA 99217
Other INHS Health Training ClassesACLS Instructor Initial & Renewal
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Provider & Renewal
Advanced EMT Course
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
BLS - Health Care Provider Initial & Renewal
BLS - Online Course with Skills Check
BLS American Heart Association Course - Instructor Certification - Initial & Renewal
Emergency Medical Technician Course
EMS Evaluator Workshop
EMT - Refresher Course
EPC - Emergency Pediatric Care
FarMedic
Heartsaver CPR/First Aid & AED
National Registry Practical Skills Exam
Ongoing Training and Evaluation Program (OTEP)
Paramedic Program
Paramedic Refresher Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Provider & Renewal
Prehospital Trauma Life Support
P.O. Box 469 | Spokane, WA 99210 | (509) 242-4264
Fax (509) 232-8344 | healthtraining.inhs.org
Health Training is a service of Inland Northwest Health Services (INHS). INHS is a non-profit corporation in Spokane, Washington providing collaboration in health care services on behalf of the community and its member organization Providence Health Care.
For complete course details visit healthtraining.inhs.org
Objectives
• Recognize the seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care.
• Administer appropriate emergency medical care for life threatening injuries relative to airway, breathing and circulation.
• Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description.
Course Content
Required Hours: • Classroom Hours: 60 • Clinical Observation (ER): 12 • Internship (Field): 12
Total Required Hours: 84
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must: • Be 17 years of age at the time of enrollment. • Be physically capable of performing the
essential duties of an Emergency Medical Responder.
• Hold a current CPR course completion card at the American Heart Association “Healthcare Provider” level or the American Red Cross “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” level.
Application Process
You may apply for admission into the Emergency Medical Responder Course by completing the application available online. The application deadline is two weeks prior to the start of the course. A maximum of 24 students will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Go to healthtraining.inhs.org for the Course Application and Application Checklist.
Course Registration
Register and pay for course at courseregistration.inhs.org
Course Tuition Requirements• For current tuition rates, visit
www.healthtraining.inhs.org. Fees are subject to change.
• All tuition must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to class unless other arrangements are made.
Testing and Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will take the practical skills examination which is recognized by the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Community Health Systems. Upon successful completion of the practical skills examination the student will receive a certificate of completion from the INHS Health Training Emergency Medical Responder Course and will then be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs computer adaptive test (CAT).
Upon successful completion of the National Registry of EMTs computer adaptive test the student will be eligible to apply for certification through the State of Washington.
To register with the National Registry of EMTs visit www.nremt.org.
For the Washington State Department of Health EMT Initial Application visit www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/initcert.htm.
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