Emergency Medical Responder
Workforce Development | Public Safety
Program Description
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) acknowledges the difficulties faced by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Service organizations related to the first responders throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EMS courses are offered to enhance the quality of safety and well-being in our communities.
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class is the first level of EMS Certification and is widely used in fire departments, police departments, manufacturing, and industry. Students will receive 68 hours of training in the initial management of situations that include personal safety, scene safety, patient assessment, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), and initial stabilization for both medical and trauma patients until help arrives. This class will prepare the student for EMR Certification with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, and result in a certificate from the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).
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Emergency Medical Responder
What You'll Learn
Hands-on skills to provide immediate lifesaving interventions and care to critical patients while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive.
Communication skills and effective team strategies to assist higher-level personnel in emergencies and during transport.
Performance of basic interventions with minimal equipment.
Career Outlook as an Emergency Medical Responder
NPRC's national exam pass rate is currently 70%.
Emergency Medical Responder careers are projected to grow 15% by 2026.
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First Aid + CPR
NPRC’s CPR/AED/First Aid class teaches students everything they need to know to deal with an emergency calmly and confidently until first responders arrive. This course will teach learners basic first aid for injury, environmental, and medical emergencies, appropriate application and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), response to adult and pediatric choking, and adult and pediatric CPR. This course can be customized for a business as well.
EMS Continuing Education
NPRC is an approved EMS continuing education provider with the Pennsylvania Department of Health for clinical patient care, emergency vehicle operations, and other- non-clinical areas. The National Registry accepts this state-approved education. NPRC can customize continuing education courses to fit your organization's needs.
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See What Our Students Have to Say
“It was a wonderful experience here at NPRC. I learned so much and my instructor was amazing. He was knowledgeable and made sure that everything we need is uploaded online and communicates well with us. He also held us accountable to make sure we were learning and ready. I enjoyed working alongside my amazing classmates and all the different experiences they brought to the course. Everyone in our class was eager to learn and was proactive about staying up to date on what is being asked of us.”
- Marie, NPRC EMT Graduate
“Attending NPRC was truly life-changing for me and provided a foundation to pursue my passion for early childhood education. I gained the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this field. But it was bigger than just academics; my professors taught me valuable life lessons and instilled important values that have shaped who I am today. Overall, my college journey has not only prepared me for a successful career but has also equipped me with the mindset and tools to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.”
- Brittany, Early Childhood Education Graduate
“I had a fear that this degree would be unobtainable due to being a full-time employee and mother. With the support of family, friends, coworkers, and NPRC, I’ve gained confidence and support to continue my education.”
- Brittney, NPRC Student
“From the first time I found out about
NPRC, I knew attending college was
something I wanted to pursue because
of how genuine the first interaction was.
I’m proof that finding the right path can
be done. It’s worth it to find ways out of
situations you do not want to be in for
better ones. I can’t say enough about how
NPRC’s employees have empowered and
advocated for me.”
- Amanda, NPRC Student
"NPRC’s faculty, staff, and professors do
everything they can to see the students
succeed and provide us with exactly what
we need to do our best both inside the
classroom and out. The early childhood
education program is phenomenal. It was
a school that aided me in balancing class,
schoolwork, and my career. From the start
and throughout my time, NPRC made me
feel like I was at the right place.”
- Savannah, Early Childhood Education Graduate
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