This course provides a solid foundation in Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) skills for individuals seeking a comprehensive introduction to lifesaving care. It begins with the role of an EMR, characterized by personal preparedness, a duty to act, and effective communication. You will learn how to collaborate with EMS departments, manage stress effectively, and streamline reporting processes. Scene safety is a key area of concern, encompassing the identification of hazards, the use of personal protective equipment, effective traffic management, and safe lifting procedures to ensure the safety of both responders and patients.
You will be guided through a step-by-step process of patient examinations, beginning with primary assessments that include airway, breathing, and circulation checks. The course discusses the ability to identify the level of consciousness, measure vital signs, and obtain a patient's history using the SAMPLE approach. It also discusses airway care methods, such as suctioning, oxygen administration and choking relief. Practical areas encompass CPR, AED operation, bleeding management, burn management, splinting, and how to respond to such medical complications as seizures, chest pain and poisoning.
Suppose you are on an emergency care career path or simply interested in being prepared to help during a crisis. In that case, this course will provide you with practical knowledge that could save lives. You will be able to acquire the skills and abilities to respond promptly and support those affected by trauma and medical cases. Would you like to know how to save seconds? Enroll now to be a trusted first responder to any incident.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate
All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.