Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)- Canadian Red Cross (18 days)

Next Course: January 26, 2026 – February 20, 2026 (weekends & holidays excluded)

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Our comprehensive Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) course prepares participants to respond confidently to medical emergencies in the community, workplace, and pre-hospital settings. This course is ideal for professionals in emergency medical care who may be responsible for assessments, interventions, ongoing care, and safe patient transport.

✅ 120 hours in-class + 16 hours online (Red Cross) – 18 days total
✅ Includes EMALB scope updates & licensing exam preparation
✅ 3-year digital Red Cross certification (Emergency Medical Responder)

Course Requirements

• Attend 100% of the course

• Achieve at least 75% on the written knowledge evaluation

• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

• Demonstrate all required skills

Schedule

• Dates: January 26, 2025 – February 20, 2026 (weekends & holidays excluded)

• Format: 120 hours in-class + 16 hours online

• Pre-course prep worksheets and reading materials provided

What You’ll Learn

Foundations & Safety

• The Professional Responder

• Responding to the Call

• Infection prevention & control

• Anatomy, physiology & patient assessment

Airway, Breathing & Circulation

• Airway management & respiratory emergencies

• Circulatory emergencies, shock & hemorrhage

• Soft tissue & musculoskeletal injuries

Medical & Trauma Emergencies

• Chest, abdominal, pelvic, head & spinal injuries

• Acute & chronic illnesses

• Poisoning & environmental emergencies

• Pregnancy, labour & delivery

• Special populations & crisis intervention

Operations & Transport

• Reaching, lifting & extricating patients

• Patient transportation

• Multiple-casualty incidents

• Pharmacology, marine & workplace considerations

Note: Includes the latest Red Cross Scope Updates and EMALB licensing exam preparation.

Included Materials

• EMR Workbook – provided prior to course start

• Optional Textbook: Emergency Care for Professional Responders

  • $219 + taxes

  • Contact us if you wish to order a book

Certification

• Digital Red Cross certificate issued upon successful completion

• Recertification: 56 hours + testing day (8 days total)

Who Should Attend

Professionals in emergency medical care, including those responsible for initial patient assessments, safe care provision, and transport to healthcare facilities.