HSC 640 - Emergency Medical Responder

This American Red Cross course gives participants the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical personnel take over.

Core skills include assessments, CPR, AED, airway and ventilation, medical and trauma emergencies, and EMS operations. Enrichment modules offer additional training in asthma, anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injectors, Sellick's maneuver, C-collar and back boarding.