First Responder

[Iconic]

Hello all did some searching and could not find the information I was looking for.

I am a Executive Protection Specialist (glorified name for Bodyguard). I need to take a First Responder course (more intensive than ARC first aid/cpr but less intensive than EMT Basic)

I am in Ft Myers Florida and could not find anything in this area. Anyone in Florida ever taken such a course and if so can you please point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

TC

[akflightmedic]

Hello all did some searching and could not find the information I was looking for.

I am a Executive Protection Specialist (glorified name for Bodyguard). I need to take a First Responder course (more intensive than ARC first aid/cpr but less intensive than EMT Basic)

I am in Ft Myers Florida and could not find anything in this area. Anyone in Florida ever taken such a course and if so can you please point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

TC

Just take the EMT course and make your resume more impressive than others...unless you were just looking for a very quick weekend class and time is a factor.

[Adam Swartz]

I didn't even know that they still did the first responder course. I as well would recommend the EMT-B course. It will not only help your resume' but will also allow you to do more.

[akroeze]

What can an EMT-B do that a FR can't? Just curious.

[Tmurphy]

I know for sure EMT-Bs can administer oxygen, place oral and nasal airways, as well as combitubes. Not sure what else.

[Iconic]

ya it's more of a time restraint than anything else... they still offer First Responder, it just seems its everywhere except Florida... would of loved to take the EMT B just don't have the time for that at this time.

[spenac]

ya it's more of a time restraint than anything else... they still offer First Responder, it just seems its everywhere except Florida... would of loved to take the EMT B just don't have the time for that at this time.

Take the 2 week emt basic class. Sure someone can link you to some of those.

[akroeze]

I know for sure EMT-Bs can administer oxygen, place oral and nasal airways, as well as combitubes. Not sure what else.

First responders can't?

Here the 40hr FR course gets you:

O2, Defib, OPA, NPA, Backboarding, KED, Traction Splint and Vital Signs (including BP) training

Only thing they don't get that you mentioned is combitube

[joesph]

Red cross cpr, aed and first aid courses should meet your needs and unless you are caring the airways, back boards and O2 what good is it to you?

[Richard B the EMT]

Speaking both flippantly, and off the top of my head, EMT-Bs transport patients, FRs don't.