Course Topics
1. Introduction to Emergency Care
2. The Well-Being of the MFR
3. Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
4. The Human Body
5. Lifting and Moving Patients
6. Airway, Oxygen, Ventilation Therapy
7. Patient Assessment Medical/Trauma
8. CPR/AED
9. Vital Signs
10.Communication/Documentation
11. Treatment of Various Medical/Trauma Emergencies
12. Use of Epi-Auto Injector
13. Child Birth
14. Geriatric and Pediatric Emergencies
15. Triage, Disaster, Haz Mat, and Rescue Extrication
16. Helicopter Landing Zone Training
Course Description
This class has additional hours written into the program with emphasis given to patient assessment, treatment of cardiac and the medical related emergencies, childbirth and pediatric emergencies.
This level of education is the first level of licensure that the State of Michigan recognizes for a emergency healthcare provider.
This course is approved by Michigan Department of Community Health EMS & Trauma Systems Section.
Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry Certification test as required by the State of Michigan for licensure.
*National Registry exam fees are not included in the cost of the class.
The MRF's scope of practice is typically utilized by rural Fire departments, Police and Security agencies, Industrial plant workers, lifeguards, search and rescue teams, along with private and public school personnel.