Emergency Medical Responder

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

This course emphasizes the skills needed to provide basic emergency care during the first phases of an emergency. The course is 72 hours of classroom and practical training in all aspects of initial response to a medical emergency. To receive certification by WVOEMS as a First Responder participants must successfully complete practical skills evaluations, and pass the computer-based National Registry cognitive (knowledge) test. Recertification is required by National Registry every two years.

Location:  Deerwalk VFD, 9382 Deerwalk Hwy., Walker, WV 26180

Dates:  Monday, March 2, 2020-May 1, 2020, Mondays and Wednesdays

Time:  6 PM – 10 PM

This course emphasizes the skills needed to provide basic emergency care during the first phases of an emergency. The course is 72 hours of classroom and practical training in all aspects of initial response to a medical emergency.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the certifying exams.

Absence allowance is 10% of the total class hours (7 hours). Make up of missed classes will be at the discretion of the course instructor.

Fee:  $305 to include tuition and book

To register, please contact Eva Godbey at eva.godbey@k12.wv.us or (304) 766-0011 ext. 22.