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 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.

Who Should Attend

Any local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.

Special Notes

This course will meet the required training for Intermediate Certification. Registration is restricted to law enforcement personnel only to assist with the demand for this type of training due to POST certification requirements.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
03/25/2019 03/29/2019 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/15/2019 04/19/2019 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/15/2019 07/19/2019 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/30/2019 10/04/2019 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
11/18/2019 11/22/2019 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
02/24/2020 02/28/2020 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
06/22/2020 06/26/2020 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
07/13/2020 07/17/2020 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
08/17/2020 08/21/2020 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon