About the Course
This EMR refresher course will complete candidates in ITLS, BLS CPR, as well as a refresher on skills, scenarios, and content from the EMR program. Please email
emscontact@ahasti.ca for more information. A refresher course is for those who have completed an Alberta College of Paramedics-approved EMR program within the last three years.
**** RED DEER CANDIDATES- PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME CLASS DATES WILL BE HELD IN CALGARY****
Continuing Competency Credits: AHASTI's EMR Refresher is approved for 60 Continuing Education (CE) Credits!
COST AND DURATION:
Refresher: $1500.00 - Traditional Instructor-Led (in-class): 100 hrs
Additional Fees:
Emergency Medical Responder; A Skills Approach hard copy my be purchased from AHASTI for $180+GST or student may choose to purchase the digital version directly from the supplier. Please email emscontact@ahasti.ca for digital download information.
ITLS 9th edition is required for this program. Students are welcome to borrow from a friend, purchase new or used from another source, or new from AHASTI for $130+GST.
All students must have their own personal gear for vitals and assesssments. See full list below. EMR Equipment kits are available for purchase from AHASTI for $200+GST.
PREREQUISITE:
Show proof of graduation from an Alberta College of Paramedics-approved EMR program completed no later than 3 years from the start of the EMR Refresher program, or proof of an Alberta College of Paramedics registration at the EMR level within the last year.
Class 5 driver's license (GDL okay).
IAPD PDIC course - this third party online course is a requirement of all EMR graduates in Alberta as per the Alberta College of Paramedics. Previously taken programs must be current within one year, or this course may be taken along side the EMR Refresher. Certificate must be presented in order to attain the EMR Refresher Certificate and Transcript. Fees are paid directly to IAPD ($120+GST).
Email emscontact@ahasti.ca for registration link.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
100% attendance is mandatory; lateness will also not be tolerated.
Respect for each other, the instructor, the facility, and the equipment.
Professionalism—Students are expected to demonstrate the same level of professionalism as would be expected of any EMS personnel.
All assignments, skills, and exams must be completed on time and at an overall grade of 75% or higher.
Students must complete the licensing requirements with the Alberta College of Paramedics within 1 year of completing their EMR refresher course. If not, students may be asked by the Alberta College of Paramedics to complete a full EMR program.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Student must have their own gear for this program, including:
Stethoscope
Blood Pressure Cuff
Penlight
Pulse Oximeter
Medical Scissors
Safety Goggles
One-way CPR mask (not plastic shield)
AHASTI has complete equipment kits of basic training quality available for purchase, or student can bring their own.
COMPLETION:
Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
CERTIFICATION:
3-year certification. All successful candidates wanting to work as an EMR in the province must register with the governing body - the Alberta College of Paramedics