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   Emergency Medical Technician and First Responder courses are being offered by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Community Education this fall for people wanting to help save lives and contribute to the health of their community. Both courses start Monday, Sept. 11, and will be held one to two evenings a week from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CRMC.

   Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is a course designed to train community members to manage medical emergencies as EMRs are often the first emergency medical team members to arrive on scene. There are multiple area first responder groups looking for volunteers, especially those who already have a medical background. The course fee is $700 which includes the course book and materials.

   Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a course that prepares individuals to be part of a career-based, emergency care team. EMTs typically partner with other EMTs or Paramedics on an ambulance crew but can also assist in caring for patients in hospital emergency departments, including the ED at CRMC. CRMC’s Ambulance and Emergency departments are both great places to build a career in healthcare.  The cost is $1,500 which includes the course book and materials. Additionally, there is a uniform expectation including black slacks or tactical pants and a white polo.

   Classes have limited seat availability. To secure a spot, register with a non-refundable 25 percent down payment by Thursday, Aug. 24. Seats will not be confirmed until the initial payment is received. For more information, contact Jodi Bedard, [email protected] or 218-546-4367.

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