EMR Bridge Course Overview
The Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge Course provides entry-level practices for on-going care during patient transportation to healthcare centers. Taught by certified paramedics, this dynamic program includes role-play based on real-life scenarios, lectures, and discussions to ensure a positive skill-practice.
The curriculum is specifically for current First Responders aiming for EMR certification, covering advanced care techniques and pharmacology. Attendants will master emergency scene assessment, anatomy, physiology, and specialized mobilization in both terrestrial and marine environments.
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Clinical Assessment: Identify systemic conditions and life-threatening trauma through a professional responder assessment model.
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Bridging Benefits: A specialized path for current First Responders to escalate expertise through a condensed curriculum focused on stability.
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Emergency Interventions: Build confidence through dynamic simulations including airway management, trauma skills, and pharmacology.
Specialized Care: Preparation for complex calls including emergency pregnancies, multi-casualty incidents, and specialized transport.
EMR Course Curriculum
Scene Assessment
Identify critical details of a patient’s current state through professional emergency scene size-up and safety checks.
Anatomy and Physiology
Extensive medical knowledge describing body functions to establish correct caring options for responders.
Airway Emergencies
Identify and treat airway and respiratory emergencies using current medical standards and procedures.
Bleeding and Shock
Professional protocols for identifying types of shock and applying intensive care to control internal and external bleeding.
Pregnancy and Delivery
Critical assistance procedures for emergency pregnancy and labor scenarios encountered in the field.
Multiple-Casualty Incidents
Protocols for mobilizing people in high-stakes emergencies involving trauma, critical injury, and multi-patient scenes.
Trauma & MSK Injuries
Treatment protocols for describe and managing musculoskeletal injuries, soft tissue damage, and critical surface traumas.
Pharmacology & Poisons
Lessons covering the control and maintenance of vital signs in cases involving common medications, illnesses, and poisonings.
Terrestrial Transport
Fundamentals of terrestrial emergency treatment and mobilization, preparing responders to deal with land-based situations.
Marine Treatment
Specialized marine emergency treatment and mobilization, preparing attendants to deal with critical situations in rivers and seas.
Patient Mobilization
Learn mandatory procedures for patient extrication, mobilization, and preparation for clinical center treatment.
On-going Patient Care
Maintain vital signs and minimize injury risks during transport by applying assessment and on-going care procedures.
Scenarios and Assessment
Dynamic scenario-led training including role-play practices, lectures, and a final practical exam in a real-based medical case.
Who Should Attend?
First Responders & Lifeguards
Ideal for college-aged First Responders and lifeguards looking to bridge their existing skills into the professional EMR scope.
Industrial & Athletic Teams
Designed for athletic trainers and industrial responders aiming to progress to advanced patient assessment and transport care.
Aspiring Professionals
A perfect step for those pursuing careers in healthcare or law enforcement that require EMR certification and licensing.
Course Core
- Duration: 10 Days (~80 Hours)
- Prerequisite: Current OFA 3 certificate​
Certification Path
- Assessment: Ongoing coaching, evaluated scenarios, and a final practical medical exam
- Credentialing: Valid 3-year EMR certification upon success
- Licensing: Steps provided to contact the EMA Licensing Board for exams and fees
EMR Bridge Course FAQ
Who is eligible for the Bridge course?
To enroll, you must hold a current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certification. This course is specifically designed for bridge-eligible responders looking to upgrade their skills.
How long is the course?
The course runs for approximately 10 days (~80 hours). It features a dynamic mix of classroom theory and high-pressure, paramedic-led medical scenarios.
What certification will I receive?
You will receive your professional EMR certification. We also provide clear guidance on the necessary next steps for obtaining your EMA licensing.
Is there a recertification pathway?
Success in the bridge course leads to a standard EMR cycle. All subsequent recertifications will follow normal EMR protocols every three years.
What should I bring?
Come prepared with pre-reading completed and clothing suitable for physically demanding medical scenarios to ensure a productive skill-practice session.