EMS 90 - First Responder

    Recent Professors
    Gregory S. Rose, Monica M. Ferreira, Shana R. Silver, Madeleine M. Peterson, Brett A. Feneis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 90
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The First Responder course is an introductory course designed for lay persons interested in or for professionals who require First Responder training per U.S. Department of Transportation standards. The class will teach the basic pre-hospital care skills needed to render care at the scene of an emergency until more highly trained emergency medical response personnel arrive. The course will cover such subjects as basic anatomy and body systems, lifting and moving of patients, airway management, patient assessment, medical/behavioral/trauma emergencies, terrorism awareness, and an overview of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. This course prepares students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for First Responders. This class is repeatable for credit and may be taken for a letter grade only.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm