EMR • Mississauga
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) — Mississauga
The Emergency Medical Responder course equips you with the skills to assess, intervene, and provide continuous care to patients while at work, responding to calls, or during transport to a healthcare facility.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course covers advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, which are essential to carry out appropriate patient assessments, interventions, and ongoing care in the workplace or at an emergency scene.
EMR is a standalone course. A bridging option may also be available for learners moving from Canadian Red Cross First Responder to EMR in a condensed timeframe. Bridging requires proof of current Red Cross First Responder certification.
Completion Requirements
- Successfully demonstrate the required skills
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
- Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
- 3-year certification in Emergency Medical Responder (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
- 1-year Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR
EMR recertification is 40 hours.
Course Content
- The Professional Responder
- Responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Assessment
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour and delivery
- Special populations
- Crisis intervention
- Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
- Transportation
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Marine environment
- Workplace
- Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
- Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text
- Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (optional)
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FAQ
How long is the EMR course?
The course duration is 80–120 hours (based on jurisdiction).
What are the prerequisites?
Participants must be certified in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
Is there a bridging option from First Responder to EMR?
Yes. EMR is a standalone course, and a bridging option may be available. Bridging requires proof of current Red Cross First Responder certification.
What do I need to pass the course?
- Demonstrate required skills
- Minimum 75% on written closed-book evaluation
- Two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
- 100% attendance and participation
How long is EMR recertification?
EMR recertification is 40 hours.