Concepts of Emergency Medicine (First Responder)

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course prepares the student to provide initial
stabilizing care to the sick or injured prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services
Professionals (EMS), and to assist EMS personnel in transporting patients for definitive care at
an appropriate hospital/facility. Major areas of instruction include Introductory Medical
Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology; Responder Safety; Incident Command; Blood-borne
Pathogen Training; Basic Physical Assessment; and Treatment of Trauma and Medical
Emergencies; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators
(AEDs). The course is a blend of lecture, hands on lab/learning, and practical scenario-based
learning/testing.
The course will include Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification from a NationallyRecognized Body (American Heart Association or Red Cross, etc.). If this course is also
approved by the Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST),
successful completion will allow the student to be eligible to take the National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
Topics include: Preparatory; Anatomy and Physiology; Medical Terminology; Pathophysiology;
Life Span Development; Public Health; Pharmacology; Airway; Management; Respiration and
Artificial Ventilation; Assessment; Medicine; Shock and Resuscitation; Trauma; Special Patient
Populations; EMS Operations; and Integration of Patient Assessment and Management.

Tutoring can be scheduled at the student's availability.