Emergency medical responder
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), pronounced /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi mɪˈdɪkəl rɪˈspɒndər/, is a certification level for medical service providers who are trained to provide initial emergency care. The term originates from the combination of the words "emergency", "medical", and "responder", which respectively mean sudden, unexpected event requiring immediate action, related to the science of medicine, and a person who reacts to something.
Role and Responsibilities
An Emergency Medical Responder is often the first professional to arrive at the scene of an emergency. They are trained to assess the patient's condition, provide basic life support, control the scene, and prepare for the arrival of an ambulance.
Training and Certification
The training for an EMR includes a course that covers basic medical knowledge and skills. This includes CPR, basic airway management, and emergency childbirth. After completing the course, the individual must pass a certification exam to become an EMR.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill, often at the scene of an incident.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): A healthcare professional who provides basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.
- Paramedic: A healthcare professional who provides advanced emergency medical care, including procedures beyond the scope of an EMT.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emergency medical responder
- Wikipedia's article - Emergency medical responder
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