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Canadian Red Cross EMR

Onboarding Material for Week and Weekend based course training.

 

NOTE: 
 
If you have not already submitted your pre-requisite certificate and paperwork for the program, please be prepared to show Instructor on the first day. If the required certificate is not submitted, you may not be eligible to complete this course.  

 

 

 

Hello FESTI Student! 

 

Thank you for enrolling in our: Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder course at the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute.
 
Meeting the Pre-requisites
 
  1. Please email us a clear copy of your Standard First Aid certification.
  2. Please make sure to bring the same certificate at your Day #1 of your EMR course.
     
Directions
Emergency Medical Responder  (Weekday)
Days:   Monday to Thursday 
            *Tuesday to Friday (Long weekend Holiday, please note Family Day is not considered a Federal Long Weekend Day Off)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Duration: 2 weeks, 80hrs  
Location: 2025 Courtneypark Drive East  
Parking: No charge 
 
Emergency Medical Responder  (Weekend)
Days:   Saturday and Sunday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Duration: 4 weekends, 80hrs  
Location: 2025 Courtneypark Drive East  
Parking: No charge 
 
Emergency Medical Responder - Re-certification (Weekday)
Days:   Monday to Thursday 
           *Tuesday to Friday (Long weekend Holiday, please note Family Day is not considered a Federal Long Weekend Day Off)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Duration: 1 week, 40hrs  
Location: 2025 Courtneypark Drive East  
Parking: No charge 
 
Emergency Medical Responder - Recertification (Weekend)
Days:   Saturday and Sunday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Duration: 2 weekends, 40hrs  
Location: 2025 Courtneypark Drive East  
Parking: No charge 
 
 
Dress code

It is recommended that participants wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for professionalism and comfort during physical activity for the in-class components. You will be participating in strenuous activities, such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), on the floor. A watch with a second hand is recommended for the practical portions of the course. 
 
Course Material 
 
As part of the course we urge you start reading and working through the EMERGENCY CARE for Professional Responders Manual and Workbook prior to the start of the course. It is recommended that you complete the first 5 chapters at a minimum, this is to familiarize yourself with the terms used and course content that will be delivered during your training.  
 
Additionally, please ensure you make plans to cover Chapters 5 thought 24 as this will be the basis of Day #2, #3, and# 4 of your EMR course where on Day #4 of the course you will write a mid-term.
 
We ask that you please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to successfully open the electronic manual and/or attached workbook.
 
An electronic version of the manual can be found at the link below, you can request a physical version on your first day of training at FESTI to loan for the duration of your course:
 
A detailed schedule and course outline will be provided by your instructor. Learning will be divided into the following sections: 
 
  • Theory 
  • Practical
  • Skills
  • Knowledge Evaluation
  • Practical Evaluation       
Contact 
 
If you have any questions in regards to registration please contact us via email at FESTI@gtaa.com.
 
For questions regarding course subject and/or materials prior to course start, please contact Captain Christopher Thomas  or Chief Phil Bott after course start your instructor will be available for support. 

 

We look forward to welcoming you to FESTI. 
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