First Responder
Course Hours: 40.0 Hours
Course Description
Based on recognized first responder guidelines, this course provides training in the skills needed to provide the first patient contact in the emergency medical services system. Police officers and Firefighters are often the first on the scene of emergency medical calls and have a responsibility to know what to do. Through instruction in patient assessment, patient care, legal aspects, terminology, diagnostic signs, life threatening emergencies and many other topics, the First Responder will be better prepared to provide better care for the patient.
Prerequisites
Students must provide proof of current CPR certification from a national provider such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. This must include Adult CPR, Pediatric CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation. Must be sworn and certified law enforcement.
Who Should Attend
Any sworn and certified local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, and any volunteer or full-time firefighter.
Special Notes
This course will meet the required training for Intermediate Certification for law enforcement.
| Start Date | End Date | Location (Hover for more information) | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 | 07/18/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAA25514 | Closed |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/19/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAA25746 | Register |
| 10/27/2025 | 10/31/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 02/16/2026 | 02/20/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 04/13/2026 | 04/17/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 06/08/2026 | 06/12/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 08/24/2026 | 08/28/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 11/16/2026 | 11/20/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |