EMCR-135 Certified First Responder Refresher

This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as a Certified First Responder for the purpose of maintaining their competency and certification in providing emergency medical care. This course reviews the basic training to the professional rescuer who arrives first on the scene of a medical emergency. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the CFR Original course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS DOH BEMS Certification Examination. Recertification is required every three (3) years.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Proof of certification as a CFR

Lecture Contact Hours

1

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. 1.Analyze and identify life threatening emergencies
2. 2.Implement immediate steps to correct any life threatening emergencies
3. 3.Perform CPR and use an AED
4. 4.Administer oxygen
5. 5.Prevent the patient's condition from worsening before higher trained EMS providers arrive
6. treat shock, stabilize fractures, bandage wounds and provide other needed care