Emergency Medical Response
The purpose of the American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response program is to train
participants in the knowledge and skills of an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain
life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced
medical personnel take over. Ideal for corporate emergency response teams, law enforcement, security officers, or students
wishing to begin a career in public safety or healthcare upon graduation, this 56-hour classroom
(instructor-led) course is designed to meet or exceed National Emergency Medical Services
Education Standards Emergency Medical Responder Instructional Guidelines.