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McLaren Flint
Medical First Responder

Medical First Responder Program Description

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"Medical First Responder" is a person who uses a limited amount of equipment to perform the initial assessment of and intervention with sick, wounded or otherwise incapacitated persons. 

To be licensed, as a Medical First Responder in Michigan, you must complete an approved course, pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Exam and apply to & be improved by State Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. 

Medical First Responder Curriculum

The student will learn about Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Lifespan Development, Pathophysiology and many other medical subjects.  As well as practical skills for various patient care situations.  The student will use this information, patient assessment and critical-thinking skills to care for simulated patients in the classroom setting.  This course is designed to challenge the Medical First Responder student to consider their roles & responsibilities, evaluate the care provided to patients and discover the why behind the care.  This is designed to prepare the student to care for sick, wounded or otherwise incapacitated persons. 

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New Evidence-based medicine is featured throughout the course, including (but not limited to):

  • Oxygen Administration
  • Bleeding Control
  • Use of Spinal Backboard
  • Resuscitation 

Topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction to EMS Systems
  • Legal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care
  • Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder
  • Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Lifespan Development and Pathophysiology
  • Principles of Pharmacology
  • Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients
  • Principles of Effective Documentation & Communication
  • Principles of Airway Management, Ventilation and Oxygen Therapy
  • Principles of Patient Assessment, Obtaining Medical History, Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices
  • Principles of Resuscitation
  • Caring for Cardiac, Respiratory and other Common Medical Emergencies
  • Caring for Environmental Emergencies
  • Caring for Soft-Tissue Injuries & Bleeding, Recognition and Care of Shock?
  • Caring for Muscle & Bone Injuries, Head & Spine Injuries and Chest & Abdominal Emergencies
  • Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Caring for Infants and Children
  • Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
  • Introduction to EMS Operations and Hazardous Response, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, the Incident Command System, and Triage
  • Air Medical Transport Operations
  • Introduction to Terrorism Response and Weapons of Mass Destruction