Program Synopsis
The Emergency Medical Response Program is designed to empower students with little or no prior medical knowledge, providing them essential education and training in professional emergency medical care. Upon successful completion of the program, students become eligible to take the Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Responder and Wilderness First Responder certifications. This program not only equips students with vital skills but also opens doors to a fulfilling career in emergency services. Join us to make a difference in critical situations and save lives.
Program Progression
Naval Science 1 (1802310)
As part of the NJROTC program, the Emergency Medical Response Program (EMRP) at Winter Park High School begins with Naval Science 1, part of the NJROTC course, where freshmen develop teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, and self-discipline. Throughout the year, students are introduced to naval science, emergency medical response, and unmanned aircraft systems. At the end of the first year, students choose one or more specialized pathways: Naval Science (Core), focusing on military structure, leadership, and maritime studies; Emergency Response Sciences, developing skills in emergency medical care, disaster preparedness, and crisis response; and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), exploring aerial technology applications in emergency operations, search and rescue, and more. This program provides hands-on experience and foundational knowledge, preparing students for careers in emergency response, healthcare, and public safety.
Emergency Planning and Response Sciences (8602010)
In the second year of the EMRP at Winter Park High School, students take the Emergency Planning and Response Sciences Course. This course covers the history, goals, and career opportunities in first responder careers, basic emergency planning, public safety concepts, and the role of community-based organizations in emergency preparedness and response. This course educates students about disaster preparedness and equips them with basic disaster response skills to help their communities in the immediate aftermath of an emergency, when professional responders may be delayed. During this course, students have the opportunity to earn their FEMA Community Emergency Response Team and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certifications.
Emergency Medical Response 3 (8417170)
This course prepares students to be employed as Emergency Medical Responders. It includes identifying and practicing within the appropriate scope of practice, demonstrating correct medical procedures for various emergency situations, proficiency in the appropriate instruments used, and a foundation in the musculo-skeletal system. EMR training focuses on providing immediate lifesaving care, assisting higher-level EMS personnel, working with limited equipment, enhancing skills and knowledge through refresher courses, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring safety and well-being. Students learn critical interventions such as airway management, patient assessment, and basic life support, and are trained to assist EMTs and paramedics during emergencies, transport, and patient handover. The course emphasizes safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both the EMR and the patient. Upon successful completion of the course, student are eligible to sit for their National Registry of EMT's (NREMT) Emergency Medical Responder certification test.
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