EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER COURSE
Next Course: November - December 2024.
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. They have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. EMRs are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. Under medical oversight, EMRs perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.
[From the: National EMS Scope of Practice Model]
Mason County EMS & Trauma Council hosts EMR courses designed to meet the entry-level job expectations of an EMR.
Each student must demonstrate attainment of the knowledge and skills in each area taught throughout the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for Emergency Medical Responders. Once the student has successfully completed this exam, they are eligible to apply for certification through the Washington State Department of Health.
PREREQUISITES
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A sponsoring agency*
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18 years of age or older
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Valid driver's license
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Pass a multi-state background check
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Health Care Provider CPR card
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Tuberculosis skin test
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Hepatitis B vaccine series
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Entrance Exam
*If you are unsure how to obtain agency affiliation, contact us at office@masoncountyems.com.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Obtain agency affiliation.
2. Apply to take the EMR Class Entrance Exam.
3. Pass the EMR Class Entrance Exam.
4. Complete the course application, including providing supporting documentation.
5. Completed applications, including supporting documents, are submitted before the deadline by your agency's training officer to office@masoncountyems.com.
ENTRANCE EXAM
Interested applicants must pass the entrance exam to assess knowledge and understanding of reading comprehension, simple math problems, and basic first aid skills.
We recommend taking the entrance exam early in the application process.
This is a closed-book, proctored exam taken within a testing environment.
Are you ready to take your entrance exam? Click HERE for the Entrance Exam Application.
COURSE DETAILS & APPLICATION
This is a 60+ hour training program, designed to prepare students to become EMRs within the state of Washington.
This course will be held in person, two evenings per week, and all day on Saturday, November through December 2024. Students will also be expected to study, practice skills, and participate in field rotations outside of class time.
Upon course completion, students must pass their National Registry exam, receive a state EMR credential, and meet any agency-specific requirements before operating as EMRs.
INSTRUCTORS:
Primary Instructor: Jess Fulkerson
Senior EMS Instructor: Greg Seals
LOCATION:
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
South Mason Fire & Rescue, Station 4-1
2970 SE Arcadia Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
Saturdays:
West Mason Fire, Station 16-1
4650 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
DATES:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
November 5 - December 17, 2024
TIMES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6-9 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
COURSE FEE:
The course fee includes all course materials plus a pre-paid voucher for the National Registry exam. Payment can be accepted from the sponsoring agency only. Mason County EMS & Trauma Council is unable to accept payments directly from students.
$800 - Mason County EMS Council Members
$900 - Non-Mason County EMS Council Members
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 15, 2024.
The 2024 Mason County EMR Course Application is available HERE.