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$1050 including materials |
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1.5 weeks including exams |
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Our Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge courses are intensive, interactive and learner centered programs which prepare you and provide you with EMR Licensing eligibility for BC EMALB. You'll receive a Canadian Red Cross EMR Certificate that is valid for 3 years, and includes Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Requires current OFA level 3 or First Responder certification
- 1.5 weeks in-class, including certification exams
- EMR Certificate valid for 3 years.
- BC EMALB Licensing Eligibility
(must be completed within one year of certification) - WorkSafe BC OFA 3 Certification is available through a Jurisprudence process, with a valid EMR Licence.
- EMR includes Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Nationally recognized for credibility and up to date evidence-based principles.
You will learn and practice a systematic approach to patient assessment, advanced medical interventions, and clinical decision making in a professional emergency medical response environment.
Learn more about our Canadian Red Cross EMR Bridge courses below...
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Review the information in this section to make sure that Emergency Medical Responder Bridge will meet your training and certification needs, and give yourself the tools to arrive fully prepared for success and enjoyment in your EMR course.
Emergency Medical Responder certification training, and the corresponding BC EMALB Licensing process require a significant investment of time and effort, so you should make sure you know what you're getting, and what you're getting into.
EMR Bridge Eligibility Requirements
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In order to qualify for a Canadian Red Cross EMR Bridge course, and ensure you arrive the skills required to be successful in this accelerated EMR training program, you must have at least one of the following certifications...
- Current WorkSafe BC Level 3 Occupational First Aid (OFA 3) Certification
or - Current Canadian Red Cross First Responder Certification
The shortened EMR Bridge course is designed and intended for participants with previous training and experience, to expand their existing skill sets and add the EMR level skills and principles that were absent from their courses.
There is an expectation that, in addition to holding current OFA 3 or First Responder certification, EMR Bridge participants arrive at their course comfortable and competent with their pre-existing skills and knowledge, based on that previous training.
If you are not comforatable and familiar with all the skills and principles covered in your previous OFA 3 or First Responder training, you may want to consider attending the complete Emergency Medical Responder course, rather than this more intensive and shortened EMR Bridge program.
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What's included with your Kelowna Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course and registration fees?
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Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course completion provides you with eligibility for the BC Emergency Medical Assistant's Licensing Board (EMALB) EMR Licensure.
You will need to arrange and complete your BC EMALB EMR Licensing Evaluations within one year of obtaining your EMR certification.
BC EMALB EMR Licensing Evaluations are administered and managed through BC EMALB directly. EMR Licensing Evaluations include an online Written Exam, an online Jurisprudence Exam, and two practical Scenario Evaluations (one Medical based and one Trauma based).
Click here for more information about the BC EMALB EMR Licensing Evaluations and requirements.
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Most of our Kelowna Emergency Medical Responder Bridge courses are conducted at 2011 Daimler Drive. By request, we can schedule private courses for your group at another location of your choosing.
Click here for directions, maps and public transit options.
What to bring
Canadian Red Cross EMR Certification
Our Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge programs are Nationally recognized for up to date protocols, and meet the most current BC EHS Treatment Guidelines recommendations.
You'll learn and practice advanced emergency medical assessment and interventions which will help you make safe decisions in any emergency, and provide professional medical care to your patients.
Your Canadian Red Cross EMR certificate, awarded to you upon completion of your Kelowna EMR Bridge course and valid for 3 years, will indicate Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder with Basic Life Support certification.
More than just a certificate, you'll have the confidence to act, and Be the Difference in your community.
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Once you obtain a BC EMALB EMR Licence, you can then obtain a WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Level 3 Certificate by completing a self-directed WorkSafe Jurisprudence study package and exam.
After you download and complete the WorkSafe BC Juriprudence self-study package, you can take it to a WorkSafe BC training provider. You must submit a copy of your Driver's Licence (or similar photo ID) and your BC EMALB EMR Licence with the completed self-study Jurisprudence package.
The WorkSafe BC training agency can then process your Jurisprudence package, and issue you an Occupational First Aid level 3 Certificate that is valid for 3 years. This processes replaced the older "Paramedic in Industry" course in 2018.
Click here for more information about WorkSafe BC's First Aid certification policies and requirements.
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Kelowna Emergency Medical Responder Bridge courses include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Basic Life Support is essentially a high performance, "pit-crew" approach to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) in a professional medical responder environment.
Who should take an EMR Bridge course?
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Emergency Medical Responder is the entry level certification required to provide professional pre-hospital care according to the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC). Emergency Medical Responder is also a prerequisite for entrance into the British Columbia Paramedic Academy's Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program.
Many Fire Departments and Fire-Rescue Agencies in BC and Alberta are moving toward Emergency Medical Responder as their baseline medical training and response level.
Anyone who is looking at starting or furthering their career as a professional medical responder should consider an EMR training program.
- Paramedics
- Fire Fighters
- Care Aides
- Nurses
- Occupational First Aid Attendants
- Remote Oilfield Medics
- Search and Rescue workers
- Ski Patrollers
- Care Providers
- Harm Reduction workers
Note:
You should always confirm specific course and certification requirements with your employer, educational institution or governing body before making your course selection. Medi-Pro First Aid can provide you with best practice recommendations based on industry standards, but cannot make a blanket guarantee that any particular course, certification, or licence will meet your individual requirements.
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Kelowna EMR Bridge Course Preparation
You will maximize your opportunities for success and enjoyment through your Canadian Red Cross EMR Bridge course in Kelowna, BC (and the subsequent BC EMALB EMR Licensing Evaluations) if you review the basic expectations and arrive fully prepared, with your EMR Study Guide completed.
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The EMR Study Guide has been developed to help prepare you for success in your BC Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course.
There are two significant sources of information and EMR protocols for Emergency Medical Responders training and practicing in British Columbia. The Canadian Red Cross provides you with a Nationally recognized EMR Program and Certification, following the content in the Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference manual. BC EMALB has jurisdiction over Provincial EMR Licensing in BC, and has a few BC specific protocols, based on the BCEHS Treatment Guidelines, that differ slightly from the national Canadian Red Cross program.
Completing the EMR Study Guide before starting your Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course will help make sure you arrive familiar with the information and resources available to you. Your Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course classroom sessions will center primarily on physical skills and hands-on practice and application, so the Study Guide will also help ensure that you have the background information and theory needed.
EMR Study Guide Sections:
- Section A: Text Book Corrections
- Section B: Certification and Licensing
- Section C: BC EMALB
- Section D: BCEHS Treatment Guidelines
- Section 1: The Professional Responder
- Section 2: Responding to the Call
- Section 3: Infection Prevention and Control
- Section 4: Anatomy and Physiology
- Section 5: Assessment
- Section 6: Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
- Section 7: Circluatory Emergencies
- Section 8: Shock
- Section 9: Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Section 10: Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Section 11: Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
- Section 12: Head and Spinal Injuries
- Section 13: Acute and Chronic Illness
- Section 14: Poisoning
- Section 15: Environmental Illnesses
- Section 16: Pregnancy, Labour, and Delivery
- Section 17: Special Populations
- Section 18: Crisis Intervention
- Section 19: Reaching, Lifting, and Extricating Patients
- Section 20: Transportation
- Section 21: Multiple Casualty Incidents
- Section 22: Pharmacology
- Section 23: Marine Environment
- Section 24: Workplace
Emergency Care for Professional Responders
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Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference manual. Utilized by Emergency Medical Responder Recertification course participants in Kelowna, BC.
The vast majority of the emergency medical skills, principles, guidelines and metrics you will learn and practice in your Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder course are based on the Emergency Care for Professional Responders text book, which follows the Paramedic Association of Canada's (PAC) National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP).
The Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders
reference manual is a 453 page, full-color text book with a soft red and white cover. Emergency Care for Professional Responders is available as a downloadable PDF, and a printed copy is included with your Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course registration.
The Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference manual can also be purchased or downloaded by anyone with an interest in the most current and scientifically valid Emergency Medical Care practices in Canada.
Emergency Care for Professional Responders contents:
- Professional Responder Training Levels
- Preceptorship
- Medical Oversight
- Communicating with the Medical Director
- Professional Responder Responsibilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Care
- Critical Incident Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Duty to Act
- Scope of Practice
- Abuse and Neglect
- Consent
- Refusal of Care
- Transfer of Care
- Documentation
- Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Preparing for the Emergency
- Response
- Equipment
- Plan of Action
- Communications
- Training
- Psychological Preparation
- Managing Hazards at the Emergency Scene
- Personal Safety
- Safety of Others
- Special Emergency Scenes
- Specific Scene Hazards
3. Infection Prevention and Control
- How Infections Occur
- Disease-Causing Pathogens
- How Diseases are Transmitted
- Epidemics and Pandemics
- Diseases that Cause Concern
- Immunization
- Preventing Disease Transmission
- Personal Hygeine
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Equipment
- Spill Management
- Exposure Control Plans
- If an Exposure Occurs
- Anatomical Terminology
- Body Cavities
- Body Systems
- The Cell
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Lymphatic System
- Immunological System
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Integumentary System
- Endocrine System
- Digestive System
- Genitourinary System
- Interrelationships of Body Systems
- How Injuries Occur
- Scene Assessment
- Primary Assessment
- Reassessment
- Secondary Assessment
- Treatment/Interventions
- Documentation of Findings
- Ongoing Assessment
6. Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
- Respiratory Pathophysiology
- Airway Obstruction
- Respiratory Conditions
- Assisted Ventilation
- Resuscitation Devices
- Resuscitation Masks
- Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Rescusitators
- Supplemental Oxygen
- Airway Adjuncts
- Oropharyngeal Airways
- Nasopharyngeal Airways
- Supraglottic Airways
- Suction
- Care for Respiratory Distress
- Care for Respiratory Arrest
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Angina
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Compressions
- Team Approach
- Using a Defibrillator
- Special Resusciation Situations
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
- Cerbrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- CVA Assessment Scales
- Pathophysiology of Shock
- Types of Shock
- Stages of Shock
- Care for Shock
9. Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Infection
- Dressings and Bandages
- Stitches and Sutures
- Tourniquets
- External Bleeding
- Internal Bleeding
- Open Wounds
- Closed Wounds
- Burns
- Major Soft Tissue Trauma
- Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Splints
- Slings
- Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Lower Extremity Injuries
11. Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Rib Fractures
- Hemothorax
- Pneumothorax
- Subcutaneous Emphysema (SCE)
- Penetrating Chest Injuries
- Abdominal Injuries
- Evisceration
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Pelvic Injuries
- Pelvic Binding
- Genital Injuries
- Mechanism of Injury for Head and Spinal Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Skull Fractures
- Objects Impaled in the Skull
- Injuries to the Brain
- Cerebral Hematoma
- Spinal Injuries
- Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR)
- Care for Serious Head and Spinal Injuries
- Rapid Extrication
- Removing Helmets and Other Equipment
13. Acute and Chronic Illnesses
- Altered Mental Status
- Syncope
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Types of Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Peritonitis
- Appendicitis
- Bowel Obstruction
- Gastroenteritis
- Kidney Stones
- Peptic Ulcers
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding (GI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Poison Control Centres
- Recognizing Poisoning
- General Care for Poisoning Emergencies
- Ingested Poisons
- Inhaled Poisons
- Absorbed Poisons
- Injected Poisons
- Substance Misuse and Abuse
- Crowd Management Agents
- Temperature Homeostasis
- Heat-Related Illness
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Cold-Related Illness
- Hypothermia
- Frost Nip
- Frostbite
- Drowning
- Cold-Water Immersion and Drowning
- High-Altitude Illness
- SCUBA-Related Illness
- Physiology
- Barotrauma of Descent
- Barotrauma of Ascent
16. Pregnancy, Labour, and Delivery
- Pregnancy
- The Birth Process
- Assessing Labour
- The Labour Process
- Preparing for Delivery
- Assisting with Delivery
- Caring for the Neonate and Mother
- Care and Assessment for the Neonate
- Caring for the Mother
- Midwives and Home Births
- Complications during Pregnancy
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Premature Labour
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Third Trimester Bleeding
- Complications During Childbirth
- Prolapsed Cord
- Breech Birth
- Limb Presentation
- Multiple Births
- Pediatric Patients
- Stages of Development
- Anatomical and Physiological Differences
- Assessing the Pediatric Patient
- Other Pediatric Conditions
- Geriatric Patients
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Bariatric Patients
- Palliative Patients
- Patients with Disabilities
- Psychological Crisis
- Suicide
- Assault
- Death and Dying
- Mental Health Crises
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychosis
19. Reaching, Lifting, and Extricating Patients
- Gaining Entry to Buildings
- Motor Vehicles
- Stabilizing Vehicles
- Accessing the Patient
- Moving Patients
- Body Mechanics
- Stretchers and Lifting Devices
- Lifting and Moving a Stretcher
- Bariatric Patients
- Emergency Vehicle Maintenance and Safety Check
- Removing a Vehicle from Service
- Beginning and Ending a Shift
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Air Medical Transportation
- Patient Considerations
- Landing Site Preparation
- Ground Safety Precautions
- Medical Evacuation from a Ship
- Preparing the Patient for Transfer
21. Multiple Casualty Incidents
- Organizing Resources
- Caring for the Ill or Injured
- Triage
- CBRNE Emergencies
- Types of Agents
- Methods of Dissemination
- Scene Assessment
- Establishing Perimeters
- Triage in a CBRNE Incident
- Control of Contaminated Casualties
- Transporting CBRNE Patients
- Psychological Impact of CBRNE Events
- Assisting with Medication vs Administering
- Six Rights of Medication
- Pharmacological Terminology
- Routes of Drug Administration
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy Maintenance
- Preparing a Drip Set and Solution
- Calculating IV Flow Rates
- Changing an IV Bag
- Complications
- Discontinuing an IV Bag
- How to Administer Medication Intranasally
- Guidelines for Injections
- Disinfection
- Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (MOHS)
- Sterilization Techniques
- Managing Dangers at the Scene
- Toxicological Hazards on Board a Ship
- Psychological Well-Being of Seafarers
- Medical Care of Rescued Persons
- Radio Medical Advice
- Transfer and Transport
- Marine Pharmacology
- Medications and Health Supplies Carried on Board
- Drugs Requiring Medical Advice
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Advanced First Aid Attendant
- Responsibilities of the Employer and Other Employees
- Return-to-Work Protocol
- Workplace First Aid Equipment
- Workplace First Aid Transportation
- Regulations and Documentation
- Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Documentation
- Typical Workplace Injuries
- Workplace Injuries
- Appendix A: Abbreviations for Documentation
- Appendix B: Sample Ambulance Equipment List
- Appendix C: The Phonetic Alphabet
- Appendix D: Medical Terminology
Basic Life Support Field Guide
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The Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide
reference manual is a pocket-sized, spiral bound 52 page, full-color text book with a soft red and white cover. The Basic Life Support Field Guide is available as a downloadable PDF, and in printed edition for BLS course students.
The BLS Field Guide can be purchased or downloaded by anyone with an interest in the most current and scientifically valid high-performance team CPR practices in Canada.
BLS Field Guide Contents:
Part 1. Introduction to Basic Life Support
- Basic Life Support Terminology
- Legal Issues
Part 2. Basic Life Support Skills
- Glove Removal
- Primary Assessment
- CPR
- Airway Obstruction
- Assisted Ventilation
- Anatomical Terminology
- Opening the Mouth
- Airway Adjuncts
- Suction
- Pulse Oximetry
- Supplemental Oxygen
- Special Considerations
- Trauma
- Hypothermia
- Opioid Overdose
- Anaphylaxis
- Six Rights of Medication
- High-Performance CPR
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
- High-Performance Team Communication
- Post-Event Debrief
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Summary of BCEHS Treatment Guidlines for Emergency Medical Responders in Kelowna, BC.
As an Emergency Medical Responder licensed through the BC EMALB in British Columbia, you are accountable for operating within the scope and parameters of the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Treatment Guidelines.
Most of your EMR Certification training will be based on the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference manual, and the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) National Occupational Competency Profiles (NAOCP). However, there are a few instances where the BCEHS Treatment Guidelines differ from or expand on those National guidelines.
Medi-Pro First Aid's BCEHS Treatment Guidelines summary provides focused insight for the specific BCEHS Treatment Guidelines that deviate from the Nationally recognized PAC NAOCP.
These include...
- Minimizing On-scene time for trauma
- Estimating Burn Percentage
- On-scene cooling time for thermal burns
- Definition of Hyperglycemia
- Administration of Glucogel
- Determining Cardiac Arrest for Hypothermic patients
- Using an AED during CPR with Hypothermia
- Administration of Nitroglycerin with and without a prescription
- Administration of ASA before assessing vital signs
- Nitrous Oxide (Entonox) administration
- Naloxone (Narcan) administration
The BCEHS Treatment Guidelines are updated frequently, so it's a good practice to revisit and review the Guidelines often.
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Medi-Pro First Aid's Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Cheat Sheet will provide you with quick and easy access to some of the most critical and frequently referred to information throughout your Kelowna EMR Course.
The visually compelling Charts and Summaries can simplify the more complex principles and procedures you'll need to be familiar with as an Emergency Medical Responder operating in British Columbia.
While most of the EMR Cheat Sheet is based on information extrapolated from the Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders, some of the information is based on the BC specific policies and guidelines stipulated by the British Columbia Emergency Medical Assistant's Licensing Board (BC EMALB) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).
EMR Cheat Sheet contents:
- Assessment Model
- CPR Compression to Ventilation Ratios
- High Performance "Pit Crew" CPR
- CPR in Transport (Treatable CPR)
- Oxygen Cylinder Calculations
- Oxygen Flow Rates
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- APGAR Assessment for Newborn Infants
- The 6-Rights of Medication
- Urgent Transport Critical Interventions that require History and/or Vital Signs
- Common Units of Measurement
- Assisted Ventilations
- Lund & Browder Burn Estimation Sheet
- BCEHS Treatment Guidelines Compared to National Occupational Competency Profiles
- Critical Findings
- Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) Strapping Sequence
- Entonox Indications/Contraindications Mnemonics
- Entonox Administration Procedures
- Sager Traction Splint Procedures
- Glucogel Administration Guidelines
- Head-to-Toe Assessment Mnemonics
- Average Vital Signs
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Relevant SAMPLE and Mechanism of Injury Data
- Intravenous Drip Set Calculations
- Common IV Solutions
- Common IV Complications
- Medical Terminology
- NEXUS Spinal Motion Restriction Decision Matrix
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In addition to the documents and textbooks already outlined above, you will need to access and refer to several other online resources as you prepare to be successful throughout your Emergency Medical Responder training and BC EMALB Licensing Evaluations.
Many of these resources can be downloaded and printed or saved, but a few are only available online, through a desktop or mobile web browser.
Printable EMR Resources
Web-Based EMR Resources
EMR Certification Requirements
- Attendance in 100% of the course
(this includes arriving, and returning from all breaks, on time) - Active participation in all activities, skills, and scenarios
- Respectful behaviour towards the Instructor all other participants
- Legible, accurate submission of your First & Last name and your preferred email address
(this is required for Medi-Pro to process your EMR Certification through the Canadian Red Cross) - Minimum 75% on a multiple choice Written Exam
- If required and appropriate, a second attempt at the Written Exam may be permitted on a case-by-case basis
- Successful completion of one Medical-based practical scenario Evaluation
- Successful completion of one Trauma-based practical scenario Evaluation
- If required and appropriate, a second attempt at the Practical Exams may be permitted on a case-by-case basis
Personal items to bring to your EMR course
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- All relevant books and printed resources
- Clean indoor footwear
- Reusable mug
- Refillable water bottle
- Food for meals and snacks through the duration of the course
(a small fridge and microwave are provided) - Clothing which allows for modesty, professionalism and comfort during physical activity
- Spare shirt and sweater in case of temperature changes or excessive sweating
- Medications that you might need throughout the day
- Glasses or contact lenses if required for reading
- Pen and notepad
- Kneepads if required
- Lightly scented deodorant
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- There will be a 15 minute break approximately every 2 hours
- Coffee, tea and water are provided for your refillable mug and water bottle
- There will be one 30-minute Lunch break every day
(a small fridge and microwave are provided) - Access to local stores and restaurants may be limited
- Use of electronics is discouraged except during breaks and when the Instructor deems it specifically appropriate
- Smoking is prohibited to designated times and areas
(this includes vaporization products) - Consumption of alcohol in the classroom and grounds is prohibited
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Participating in your Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course in Kelowna, BC will involve working in close proximity with your classmates. Respectful and appropriate physical contact is an unavoidable component of hands-on Emergency Medical Responder Bridge training. Out of consideration for your classmates, please arrive with hygeine, modesty, professionalism and the comfort of others in mind.
- Hygeine and beauty products should be unscented or lightly-scented only
- Jewellery or accessories that could cause injury or entanglement may need to be removed
(please do not bring expensive jewellery or irreplaceable heirlooms) - Longer hair needs to be secured in a way that prevents it from getting into others mouths and eyes
- Your clothing should allow you to participate with comfort and modesty
- Slogans or images that might be considered controversial, disrespectful or confrontational should be avoided
- Some types of clothing may restrict your ability to participate or compromise your classmates' comfort.
- Although it is impossible to define every aspect of the term "inappropriate" ahead of time, we ask that you take this into consideration when making your choices
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Participating in your Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course in Kelowna, BC will involve significant physical activity. If you have medical conditions, physical injuries or limitations that might compromise your ability to safely participate in these physical activities, you must notify your Instructor at the start of your course. Your Canadian Red Cross certified Instructor will make reasonable efforts to adapt and accomodate your limitations, but it is your responsibility to decide whether or not you can safely complete any particular task.
Physical activities typical of Canadian Red Cross EMR Bridge courses include...
- Kneeling on the ground
- Laying face-down on the ground
- Laying face-up on the ground
- Walking up and down stairs
- Rolling and lifting an adult sized classmate
- Performing CPR chest compressions on a CPR mannequin
- Using a pocket mask with a one-way valve to inflate the lungs of a CPR mannequin
- Sitting for 15-30 minutes at at time
- Standing for 15-30 minutes at a time
- Tying simple knots
- Tearing medical tape
Code of Conduct in EMR courses
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As a participant in a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course, you will need to work with and show respectful behaviour towards all of your classmates. Regardless of any personal, philosophical, religious or political differences, you must support each other's learning throughout the course.
Each participant will bring their own unique experiences, backgrounds and perspectives to your Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course, which will make the training more interesting and relevant for everyone, provided mutual respect is consistently demonstrated.
Respect is particularly important when learning, practicing or performing skills that involove physical contact with another participant. Physical contact is an unavoidable component of many core EMR skills, so participants must be as respectful and professional as possible during these segments.
You are not required to agree with every aspect of your classmates' lifestyles and opinions, however you are expected to demonstrate professionally respectful behaviour towards each other at all times.
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EMR Bridge Course Skills & Principles
Get the most out of your Kelowna Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course by familiarizing yourself with the EMR course content, schedule, skills and structure.
Your Canadian Red Cross EMR Bridge course in Kelowna, BC, with EMALB Licensing eligibility, is structured into eight 9-hour classes. Your final two EMR practical scenario evaluations will take place on the final day.
Kelowna EMR Bridge courses are generally scheduled Monday to Friday then Monday to Wednesday over one and a half weeks, concluding mid-week on the second Wednesday. You will have Saturday and Sunday to rest, review and study.
Each EMR Bridge course session includes two short breaks and one longer lunch break throughout the day.
- EMR concepts, principles, and skills are introduced in a simplified context and logical sequence.
- The EMR Bridge course starts with basic drills, and builds towards more complex scenarios with an emphasis on clinical decision making as participant skill levels and confidence improve.
- Stand-alone skill components are introduced and reinforced, then integrated into realistic situations and circumstances.
- Intensity, workload and student responsibilities increase as the EMR course progresses, with developing emphasis on clinical decision making abilities and adaptive skill application.
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The content, principles, skills and information covered in your Kelowna Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course is broken into specific sections in your EMR printed materials and online resources.
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference manual is divided numerically into Sections 1 to 24, with Appendices alphabetically labelled.
You are also provided with many other supplements, downloads and online resources which help put all this information into context, and provides guideance on how these skills and principles are specifically applied in British Columbia, as required by BCEHS and EMALB Licensing. These resources are referenced in Sections A, B, C, and D in your EMR Study Guide.
The classroom topics and content covered in each day of your Kelowna EMR course will generally correspond with specific sections of your Emergency Care Manual and supplemental resources. The sequence of topics covered in the EMR classroom will not necessarily follow the sequence in which they are presented throughout the Emergency Care for Professional Responders text. The daily schedule for every EMR course is subject to change and revision based on the needs of that particular EMR class.
EMR Bridge Day 1
Monday (Sections A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, and 20)
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- EMR Assessment Model
- EMR equipment and jump kits
- How to measure and insert an Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)
- How to measure and insert a Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
- How to assemble an Oxygen cylinder and regulator
- How to use a Simple Oxygen Mask
- How to use a Non-Reabreather Oxygen Mask
- How to use a Nasal Canula
- How to measure and interpret SpO2 using a Pulse Oximeter
- How to perform a Capillary Refill circulation check
- How to place patients in the Recovery Position
- How to perform a seat-carry
- How to perform a clothing/blanket drag
- How to perform a walking assist
- The principle of Life-Over-Limb
- How to perform an EMR Scene Assessment
- How to find and assess the Radial pulse
- How to find and assess the Carotid pulse
- How to check Skin condition
- How to perform an EMR Rapid Body Survey (RBS)
- Rapid Transport Category (RTC) criteria
- How to perform an EMR Primary Assessment
- How to conduct a patient interview following the S-A-M-P-L-E and O-P-Q-R-S-T mnemonic
- How to assess Level of Responsiveness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
- How to use a Stethoscope
- How to use a Sphagmomanometer (Blood Pressure Cuff)
- How to assess Blood Pressure using the Palpation method
- How to assess Blood Pressure using the Auscultation method
- How to assess Respiration rate, rhythm and character
- How to assess Radial Pulse rate, rhythm and character
- How to assess blood glucose levels (CapBgL) using a Glucometer
- How and when to assess a patient's Vital Signs
- How to Auscultate the chest to check for adventitious breathing sounds
- How to assess the Pedal pulse and Distal Extremity Circulation
- How to conduct an EMR Head-to-Toe Physical Assessment
- How to conduct an EMR Secondary Assessment
- How to transfer patient care using the S-B-A-R summary method
- How to conduct an EMR Ongoing Assessment
- How to conduct the EMR Patient Assessment Model with an Unresponsive Patient
- How to conduct the EMR Patient Assessment Model with a Responsive Patient
EMR Bridge Day 2
Tuesday (Sections D, 6, 7, and 22)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- How to use a Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) with one responder
- How to use a Bag-Valve-Mask with two responders
- How and when to Assist Ventilations
- How to provide care for a patient in respiratory arrest
- The 6 Rights of Medication
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of Asthma
- How to provide care for a patient with Asthma
- How to assist patients with Asthma Inhalers
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- How to provide care for a patient in Respiratory Distress
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock (Anaphylaxis)
- How to provide care for a patient experiencing Anaphylaxis
- How to perform CPR & AED for an Adult patient
- How to perform CPR & AED for a Child patient
- How to perform CPR & AED for an Infant patient
- How to perform CPR & AED for a Neonatal patient
- How to perform high-performance Pit Crew style CPR and AED
- How to perform Basic Life Support (BLS)
- How to perform CPR on the move and in transport
- How to provide care for a Responsive Choking Adult
- How to provide care for a Responsive Choking Child
- How to provide care for a Responsive Choking Infant
- How to use a manual airway suction device
- How to perform CPR & AED with an ongoing airway obstruction
EMR Bridge Day 3
Wednesday (Sections 9, 10, 11, and 12)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- Anatomy and Physiology of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Anatomy and Physiology of Head Injuries and Concussion
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of Head and Spinal Injuries
- How to provide Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR) for patients with suspected Head or Spinal Injuries
- How to apply the Canadian C-Spine Rules in BC
- How to apply the modified Nexus C-Spine Rules in BC
- How to perform a Jaw Thrust
- How to perform a Trapezius Squeeze
- How to perform a Head Grip
- How to perform a Modified Trapezius Squeeze
- How to perform a Sternal-Spinal Grip in a supine position
- How to perform a Sternal-Spinal Grip in a lateral position
- How to align the Head into a Spinal-Neutral position
- How to measure and apply a C-Spine Hard Collar
- How to roll a patient from a supine to lateral position while maintaining Spinal Motion Restriction
- How to roll a patient from a prone position to a supine position while maintaining Spinal Motion Restriction
- How to secure a patient to a Spineboard with Spinal Motion Restriction precautions
- How to secure a patient to a Robertson Orthopedic Stretcher (Clamshell Stretcher) with Spinal Motion Restriction precautions
- How to provide patient assessment and care with Spinal Motion Restriction precautions
- How to control deadly bleeding with direct pressure using a bandage and dressing
- How to control deadly bleeding with indirect pressure using a commercial tactical tourniquet
- How to control deadly bleeding with indirect pressure using an improvised tourniquet
- How to apply a low arm sling with a triangular bandage
- How to apply a high arm sling with a triangular bandage
- How to apply a cross-arm transport sling with a triangular bandage
- How to splint lower arm injuries
- How to splint upper arm injuries
- How to splint shoulder injuries and dislocations
- How to use a flexible foam splint (SAM splint)
- How to use speed straps
- How to splint a wrist injury with a SAM splint
- How to splint leg injuries
- How to splint knee injuries
- How to create a pelvic girdle to splint hip injuries
- How to use a Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)
EMR Bridge Day 4
Thursday (Sections 13 and 16)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of probable Angina
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of a probable Heart Attack
- How to recognize the "Soft" signs and symptoms of a probable Heart Attack
- How to identify and recognize the Indications to administer Nitroglycerin spray to a patient with a prescription
- How to identify and recognize the Contraindications to administering Nitroglycerin spray to a patient with a prescription
- How to identify and recognize the Indications to administer Nitroglycerin spray to a patient without a prescription
- How to identify and recognize the Contraindications to administering Nitroglycerin spray to a patient without a prescription
- How to administer Nitroglycerin spray to a patient experiencing signs and symptoms indicative of a Heart Attack
- How to identify and recognize the Indications to administer Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) to a patient experiencing signs and symptoms indicative of a probable Heart Attack
- How to identify and recognize the Contraindications to administering ASA to a patient experiencing signs and symptoms indicative of a probable Heart Attack
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient experiencing a probable Heart Attack
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of a Diabetic Emergency
- How to identify and recognize Hypoglycemia
- How to identify and recognize Hyperglycemia
- How to administer oral glucose to a patient experiencing confirmed Hypoglycemia
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient experiencing a Diabetic Emergency
- How to identify and recognize the different phases of a seizure
- How to identify and recognize a potentially life-threatening seizure
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient experiencing a seizure
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a probable Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a probable Stroke
- How to utilize and apply the Cincinnati Stroke Scale
- How to utilize and apply the F-A-S-T Stroke assessment tool
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient experiencing a probable Stroke or TIA
- How to identify and recognize Superficial (First Degree) burns
- How to identify and recognize Partial Thickness (Second Degree) burns
- How to identify and recognize Full Thickness (Third Degree) burns
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with burns
EMR Bridge Day 5
Friday (Sections 14, 18, and 21)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Amputation
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with an Amputation
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Impaled Object
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with an Impaled Object
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected Pelvic Fracture
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with a suspected Pelvic Fracture
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Evisceration
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with an Evisceration
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Sucking Chest Wound
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with a Tension Pnuemothorax
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Tension Pnuemothorax
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with fractured ribs
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of fractured ribs
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with a Flail Chest
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Flail Chest
- How to identify and recognize the general signs and symptoms of a suspected Overdose
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient experiencing signs and symptoms indicative of a suspected Overdose
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Opioid Overdose
- How to identify and recognize the Indications to administer Naloxone (Narcan) to a patient experiencing a suspected Opioid Overdose
- How to identify and recognize the Indications to administer Nitrous Oxide (Entonox) to a patient for pain management
- How to identify and recognize the Contraindications to administering Nitrous Oxide (Entonox)
- How and when to administer Entonox for cardiac chest pain management
EMR Bridge Day 6
Monday (Sections B, C, 15, 17, 23, and 24)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected Femur Fracture
- How and when to properly apply a Sager Traction Splint for patients with a suspected mid-third Femur Fracture
- How and when to administer Entonox prior to the application of a traction splint
- How to provide assessment and care for a patient with a suspected Femur Fracture
- How to prepare and start an IV Drip Set
- How to calculate the correct flow rate for an IV Drip Set
- How to set, monitor and adjust the desired flow rate for an IV Drip Set
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Interstitial IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Interstitial IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Circulatory Overload IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Circulatory Overload IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of Thrombosis IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Thrombosis IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of Thrombophlebitis IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Thrombophlebitis IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Catheter Embolism IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Catheter Embolism IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of a Site Infection IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Site Infection IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Allergic Reaction IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Allergic Reaction IV Complication
- How to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of an Air Embolism IV Complication
- How to provide care for a patient with suspected Air Embolism IV Complication
- How and when to discontinue an IV
EMR Bridge Day 7
Tuesday (Review and Practice)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- Nitroglycerin Indications and Contraindications review
- ASA Indications and Contraindications review
- Naloxone (Narcan) Inidications and Contraindications review
- Entonox Indications and Contraindications review
- Glucogel Indications and Contraindications review
- Traction Splint application review
- Treatable CPR review
- Pit Crew CPR-AED review
- CPR with Airway Obstruction review
- Review & Practice Trauma based scenarios
- Review & Practice Medical based scenarios
- Final Written Exam
EMR Bridge Day 8
Wednesday (Practical Evaluations)
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- EMR Assessment Model review
- Glasgow Coma Scale review
- Nitroglycerin Indications and Contraindications review
- ASA Indications and Contraindications review
- Naloxone (Narcan) Inidications and Contraindications review
- Entonox Indications and Contraindications review
- Glucogel Indications and Contraindications review
- Traction Splint application review
- Treatable CPR review
- Formal Practical Scenario Evaluations
- Canadian Red Cross EMR Certification process
- BC EMALB EMR Licensing Evaluation procedures
- EMR next steps
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Successful completion of our Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Bridge course includes meeting minimum performance requirements in the Written Evaluation and both Practical Scenario Evaluations. This requires preparation and diligent participation throughout the entire EMR course, as well as careful attention to constructive feedback along the way. Not everyone is successful in receiving EMR certification on their first attempt.
In the event that you are unsuccessful in your first attempts at the formal EMR Certification evaluations, you will be afforded a second opportunity to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. Your EMR Instructor will work with you and Medi-Pro to formulate a remediation plan that will maximize your chances for success as a professional medical responder. Most of the time, this will involve scheduling a re-testing session near the end of our next scheduled EMR course, as well as the opportunity to participate in some practice and review beforehand. Every remediation plan will be unique to each participant's particular needs, so the process may be different for each individual.
We want you to be successful in your initial EMR certification, BC EMALB Licensing process, and in your career as a professional medical responder.