EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER BRIDGE (10 DAYS)

Next Course: February 6, 2026 – February 20, 2026 (weekends & holidays excluded) 

Contact us today to secure your spot! Training@TurnerGroup.ca

Our EMR Bridge Course is designed for individuals who have completed an Advanced First Aid (AFA) course within the last two years or hold a valid Red Cross First Responder certification (with BLS, Oxygen, and Airway Management) and wish to become licensed Emergency Medical Responders (EMR).

This hands-on, interactive course is the first step toward a career in emergency response or paramedicine, meeting national and provincial standards for pre-hospital care.

Why Take This Course?

✅ Prepares participants for roles in ambulance services, oil & gas, ski patrol, firefighting, and law enforcement

✅ Includes scope update and licensing exam preparation

✅ Covers basic medical and trauma management, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ambulance operations

Course Schedule

• Start: 8:15 am (8:30 am after paperwork)

• Lunch: 30 minutes

• End: 5:00 pm

• Breaks: Mid-morning and mid-afternoon included

• Course Length: 56 hours (9 days in-class, 10th day is testing)

Course Requirements

• Attend 100% of the course

• Successfully demonstrate all skills

• Complete pre-reading and assignments

• Be in good health and physical condition

• EMR Workbook provided prior to course start

What You’ll Learn

• Patient assessment, vital signs, and history taking

• Airway management, breathing, and circulation care

• CPR, AED use, and oxygen administration

• Trauma and injury management (fractures, burns, head/spine injuries)

• Medical emergencies (allergic reactions, diabetic crises, seizures, chest pain, stroke)

• Pediatric, geriatric, and special population care

• Ambulance operations and pre-hospital care protocols

• Professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities

Included Materials

• EMR Workbook provided prior to course start

• Textbook not included. To purchase the Emergency Care for Professional Responders manual ($219 + taxes), call us at 250-861-4351 
  

• Digital Red Cross certificate upon completion

Licensing Information

• Successful course completion does not grant EMR licensing

• Apply to the Emergency Medical Assistants (EMA) Licensing Board for licensing exams

• Additional fees and processing time may apply (contact EMA at 250-952-1211)