Emergency Medical Responder

As an Emergency Medical Responder, yours will be an important role, responsible for initial scene survey, patient stabilization, trauma and medical patient care, pharmacology, automated external defibrillator (AED) administration and oxygen therapy. You’ll work collaboratively with doctors, paramedics, social services and search and rescue.

In rural and remote communities you may be the sole provider of emergency services as part of a volunteer organization. In bigger centres, as an Emergency Medical Responders you are required in industry, the workplace, the police service and fire departments.

NAIT’s Emergency Medical Responder program combines theory with hands-on practical skills to prepare you for employment in this challenging field. Successful candidates are eligible for the provincial Registration Exam with the Alberta College of Paramedics.

Career Opportunities
Emergency Medical Responder service is a growing and expanding career ready for new, qualified workers. As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared for careers with first responder services, in a variety of pre-hospital environments and on industrial sites in rural and urban settings throughout Canada, as well as internationally.

The Emergency Medical Responder role is an entry point position in the emergency medical services field and can lead to Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic training.