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DELAWARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER

CERTIFICATION THROUGH RECIPROCITY

▪ Emergency Medical Responders certified in another state may apply for reciprocity as an Emergency
Medical Responder in Delaware by completing the following steps:
o Submit a completed Emergency Medical Responder Application.
o Provide a copy of their State Emergency Medical Responder Card.
o Provide a copy of their current AHA BLS Provider CPR/AED card (or equivalent as approved by the
Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission).
o Successfully complete a practical examination as determined by the Delaware State Fire School.
o Successfully complete the Delaware State Emergency Medical Responder written examination

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER COURSE (40 HOURS) RC/IS/TC

PURPOSE: This course is to provide the student with the basic
life support skills and knowledge to assess, stabilize, and monitor
the pre-hospital patient.

CONTENT: This course consists of airway management, CPR,
AED, trauma management, medical emergencies, emergency
operations, obstetrics, and pediatrics.

AUDIENCE: This course is intended for those individuals who
respond to pre-hospital situations and must manage the patient until
pre-hospital units arrive or the patient can be transferred to individuals
with more advanced levels of training.

CERTIFICATION: Personnel successfully completing the
Emergency Medical Responder Course may be certified as an
Emergency Medical Responder for a two (2) year period.

PREREQUISITES: Must be 16 years of age prior to the start of class
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 25

TUITION PER STUDENT: $175 In-State Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Companies
$350 All Others In-State; $500 All Out-of-State

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER REFRESHER (12 HOURS) RC/IS/TC

PURPOSE: This course is to re-fortify and enhance the skills and
knowledge of the Emergency Medical Responder.

CONTENT: This course consists of airway management, CPR,
AED, trauma management, medical emergencies, emergency
operations, obstetrics, and pediatrics. This course is based upon
the NCCP Model 12 in the most current NREMT program.

AUDIENCE: This course is intended for any individual currently certified as an Emergency Medical Responder.

CERTIFICATION: Personnel successfully completing the Emergency Medical Responder Refresher Course may be
recertified as an Emergency Medical Responder for a two (2) year period.

PREREQUISITES: Must hold a current Emergency Medical Responder certification

TUITION PER STUDENT: $35 In-State Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Companies
$75 All Others In-State; $115 All Out-of-State

CLASS LIMIT: Minimum 10; Maximum 25

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