Emergency Medical Response (EMR)classes are being taught by the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) throughout the month of September. Thirteen registrants have already  taken four sessions with additional classes scheduled for September 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. At the end of the course,  Beginning candidates will earn the EMR certification if they complete all 8 classes and recertification will be gained by attending four of the eight session. 

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification is included in the class and each student will receive there own stethoscope and blood pressure cuff for use in the field. Training Officer, James Horn, is providing instruction in the four hour sessions that is taking place at the JPSAD Training Center located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro.

Emergency Medical Responder Life saving skills that will be learned:
*Conduct Primary and Secondary Examinations
*Take and record vital signs
*Utilize non-invasive diagnostic devices
*Open and maintain patient airways
*Provide CPR and airway obstruction care
*Provide wound care and bleeding control
*Assist with prehospital childbirth
*Administer medical oxygen
*Provide care for suspected medical emergencies
*Perform cardiac defibrillation with an AED

“We are thankful for the “13” awesome individuals that are beginning or continuing their education in Emergency Medical Response,” said JPASD Director Aaron Johnson. “We appreciate the trust they have placed in us to present the education and skills used to potentially assist in the saving of a life through emergency medical response.”

The classes are the first step in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Every student will be given the opportunity to put every dollar of the EMR tuition towards a tuition credit to becoming a EMT when additional training will be held in January of 2023.