EMR and EMT
Emergency Medical Responder
This course (formerly called First Responder), under the guidelines of the Department of Transportation, the states of Minnesota and North Dakota, is designed for emergency care personnel on rescue squads, fire, and police departments, or working in business and industry. EMRs are a "link" to local emergency services.
Emergency Medical Technician
EMTs respond to emergency calls as the lowest level of medical provider on an ambulance. They can perform certain medical procedures and transport patients to hospital in accordance with protocols and guidelines established by physician medical directors. They may work in an ambulance service (paid or voluntary), as a member of technical rescue teams/squads, or as part of an allied service such as a fire or police department.