Emergency Medical Response

ASHI Emergency Medical Response is designed to provide non-EMS responders including government, corporate, law enforcement, and corrections personnel with a level of training comparable to a professional Emergency Medical Responder. This 48-hour course is consistent with national EMS curriculum requirements and educations standards, however, it is not the intent of the ASHI Emergency Medical Response program to cross the EMS scope of practice threshold.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals wo are not EMS or healthcare providers but desire certification in Emergency Medical Response.

Prerequisites

Current, valid professional-level BLS certification (CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer). (May be incorporated/conducted in conjunction with the Emergency Medical Response program as needed.)

Successful Completion (Certification)

Written Evaluation:

Required

Skills Evaluation:

Required. Correctly demonstrate how to:

Work as the lead responder in a scenario-based team setting to adequately direct the primary assessment and care of:

a. Patient Assessment/Management – Trauma
b. Patient Assessment/Management – Medical
c. BVM Ventilation of an Apneic Adult Patient
d. Oxygen Administration by Non-rebreather Mask
e. Cardiac Arrest Management/AED

Important Considerations

Recognized certification period: Up to 2 years

Recommended time to complete:

• Initial training: About 48 hours
• Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.