Course: Medical First Responder (MFR)

Program Information

Medical First Responder is the minimum level of training for available for pre-hospital providers in the State of Michigan. This level of training is primarily used in Fire Departments offering first responder service and in many other industries that have first response needs.  The curriculum deals with the assessment and care of the sick or injured patient.

As an Medical First Responder, you are responsible for a wide range of activities including patient assessment and emergency care. Your responsibilities will also include preparation, safe response to the scene, safe transportation to the hospital, and transferring the patient to hospital personnel for continuity of care.

Participants who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Registry Medical First Responder exam and to apply for a State of Michigan MFR License.

Course Content

This class will teach students the following skills:

• Patient Assessment/Management - Trauma
• Patient Assessment/Management - Medical
• Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
• Spinal Immobilization
• Long Bone Fracture Immobilization
• Joint Dislocation Immobilization
• Traction Splinting
• Bleeding Control/Shock Management
• Airway Management and Suctioning
• Supplemental Oxygen Administration
• Mouth-to-Mask with Supplemental Oxygen
• Bag-Valve-Mask

Course Requirements

Students enrolled in course will be required to complete 182 hours of classroom studies and an additional 24 hours of clinical time, 12 hours of which will be riding along with an Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service and a option for 12 hours of which will be observation in a local hospital emergency room.

Students entering this course will be required to possess a current CPR card for Professional Rescuer or arrangements can be made to obtain one through instructors. Prior to starting clinicals, students must provide proof of immunizations including MMR, Hepatitis B and negative TB test valid through the end of the course.

Tuition for this course includes textbook and workbook, all course materials, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, polo shirt to be worn during clinical rotations, and National Registry Exam fees (for one attempt).

Course Tuition

Cost for the EMT-B course is $600, which includes all items in description. $100 deposit is due upon registration for each class. Payment arrangements can be made for balance of tution costs.

Contact for Course Information

If you have any questions about this course or would like to enroll, please contact Daniel Yost at (231) 638-3369, Lance Corey at 231-873-8241, or Oceana County EMS at (231) 873-8241.

You may register for this course online through our Initial Ed Registration Form.