Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - College of the Rockies

Cost: $995.00 Cost Notes:

Cost does not include textbooks and students are responsible for sourcing a copy of the textbook.

The required course textbook is Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach, Fifth Canadian Edition by Limmer, Karen et al. Students can choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcopy of the text. This can be done directly through the publisher here, or students are free to source this themselves through other book providers.

Reference ID: PVHE-315 Prerequisites:

Note: There is online pre-work to be completed before the first day of class. Once you have registered and paid you will receive an email with more information about accessing this online material 2 weeks before the start of class. The pre-work will take approximately 13 hours to complete.

Students are also responsible for sourcing their own textbook. Students can choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcopy of the text. This can be done directly through the publisher here.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 19 years of age, hold a valid WorkSafeBC OFA Level 3 certificate (or equivalent) preferably issued within the previous six months or First Responder Certificate.

Course Overview

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is for WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level 3 attendants who wish to upgrade their skills to become an EMR attendant for the ambulance service and prepares the candidate for the provincial examination. This course meets the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) guidelines as set out by the Paramedic Association of Canada. Note that most employers in the North are asking for minimum of EMR.

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