EMR First Responder
A comprehensive course for Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder certification.
Practical Applications
CPR and AED Use
Saving Lives with CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen moving during cardiac arrest.
- Chest Compressions: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
- Rescue Breaths: Give breaths if trained and able.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
AEDs analyze heart rhythms and deliver shocks if needed. Follow voice prompts and make sure no one is touching the patient during a shock.
Real-World Application
During a basketball game, a player collapses. An EMR starts CPR and uses an AED, restoring a heartbeat before EMS arrives.
Examples
Performing hands-only CPR on a stranger at a train station.
Attaching AED pads and following prompts at a community event.