FRS 204         EMT - FIRST RESPONDER

Clock hours:     45 hours (Although listed as 45 hours, it will take about 70 hours to complete this course)

Credit Hours:    3 hours

Certifications:    The successful participant will sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - First Responder Exam. Once Registered, they will receive a Kentucky First Responder Certification.

Additional notes: KBEMS (The Kentucky Board Of Emergency Medical Services) regulates the certification process of the medical responders of KY. Candidates with a felony conviction will NOT be certified. Refer to 202 KAR 7:201 for details about First Responder certification.

Course Description:

The First Responder covers selected aspects of trauma care as outlined by the national standard created by federal guidelines and considered to be the responsibilities of services with emergency medical response missions, consisting of classroom and laboratory instructions. 

Training involves typical anatomy and physiology; patient assessment; care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies; control of bleeding; application of dressing and bandages; treatment for traumatic shock; care for fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains; medical emergencies; emergency childbirth; burns and heat emergencies; environmental emergencies; principles of vehicle rescue; preparation for patient transport; and general operations of emergency medical services.

This is an excellent course for the Fire Service or Industrial first responder that will be responsible for handling medical emergencies within their jurisdiction.