HSI Emergency Medical Response for Non-EMS Personnel Renewal Course

Instructional Hours: 16.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill the renewal requirements for the HSI Emergency Medical Response for Non-EMS Personnel certification training program.

Course Description: This renewal course provides educational instruction in the following subject areas. The associated hours for each subject area is also included.

1. 8 hours - Elective Core content
2. 3 hours - Medical Emergencies
3. 2.5 hours - Cardiovascular
4. 1.5 hours - Trauma Injuries
5. 1 hour - Airway

Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: Students must attend all required classroom sessions and pass the 100 question "HSI Emergency Medical Response for Non-EMS Personnel" written exam. The written exam is an open book exam.

Note: Renewal is required every two years.

Prerequisites

Students must possess current HSI Basic Life Support or equivalent BLS training.