Center for Training & Development

EMS - Emergency Medical Responder

Start Date • November 07, 2026

EMR flyer

Saturdays - November 7th through December 19th, 2026
9am - 5pm each day
Powell - Main Campus,
$475.00 (see details below)
Steven Haggard



An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is a foundational training program that teaches individuals to provide immediate, life-saving care before higher-level medical personnel—such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or paramedics—arrive on scene.

Course Overview

  • What you learn: Essential medical skills including CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, airway management, bleeding control, spinal immobilization, and basic patient assessment.
  • Time commitment: Typically ranges from 40 to 60 hours, making it accessible for people with busy schedules.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion, students earn an EMR certification (often through organizations like the American Red Cross or state EMS agencies).

Who It Benefits

  • First Responders & Public Safety: Firefighters, police officers, and security personnel who are frequently first on the scene of an accident.
  • Workplace Safety & Industry: Construction workers, industrial employees, manufacturing staff, and corporate safety teams operating in remote or high-risk environments.
  • Community Members & Caregivers: Teachers, coaches, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and parents who want to be prepared for sudden medical emergencies or accidents at home, school, or on the trail.
  • Aspiring Healthcare Professionals: Individuals looking to step into the medical field as a stepping stone toward becoming an EMT, paramedic, nurse, or physician.
Students must be 16 years of age or older

Course cost is $475.00
- Students will also have to pay for a background check and testing fees


Register early - class size is limited


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