First Responder

School of Justice fire fighters

Program Information

An emergency medical responder is a person who has completed a course that provides training in pre-hospital care for medical emergencies. They have more skills than someone who is trained in basic first aid, but they are not a substitute for advanced medical care rendered by Emergency Medical Technicians and/or paramedics.

About the North Campus First Responder:

  • It's an accelerated program of study with classes lasting either one week or two weeks depending on availability.
  • Before registering into the First Responder course (FFP 0077), the student must complete the MDC admissions process as a PSAV student. Visit the Admissions Instructions
  • Courses are offered only at the North Campus.
  • EMS 1059 offered at the Medical and Homestead Campus are the equivalent to this program
  • Please click on the link for our upcoming schedule.