Emergency Medical Responder

1 year

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Emergency Medical Services System
• Emergency Medical Careers
• Roles and Responsibilities of EMRs
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Math
• Trauma Care
• Overview of Patient Assessment
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Students must pass EMR curriculum with an 80% or better, and complete clinical hours and skills testing in order to become certified as an EMR. EMR is the foundational course in order to become EMT certified.

Students should be aware this course includes sensitive and/or graphic material.

$50 Program Fee

Students are expected to pay an annual program fee and may be required to purchase equipment and clothing for personal use. Instructors work with business and industry partners to offer the best possible price on materials and equipment. Each program's fees will be available at orientation in May. Boulder TEC works closely with students who demonstrate financial need.

• 10 Health
• 10 Practical Experience
• 5 Language Arts
• 5 Communications

The Language Arts Graduation Performance Measure is available for completion of college credit or completion of the six industry certifications listed below:

• American Red Cross (ARC): EMR , Supplemental Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens, Epipen and Anaphylaxis, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Red Cross(ARC): First Aid for Severe Trauma(FAST)

College credit is available through Front Range Community College. Contact the Boulder TEC counselor for more information.

• LA 10
• Algebra I
• Biology