The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is an introductory level course in Emergency Medical Services
EMR Hybrid Course
Be the First on Scene. Make the First Difference.
When emergencies strike, the EMR is the first trained professional to respond and often the first to save a life. Our Texas DSHS-approved EMR course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and confidence to provide lifesaving care before the ambulance arrives. Whether you’re looking to enter EMS, support your current role (fire, law enforcement, industrial safety), or just step up for your community, this is where it all begins.
What Sets This EMR Course Apart?
Online Learning That Fits Your Life
No rigid schedules or wasted time. Complete your coursework online, on your time and revisit modules as often as you need.
Real Skills, Real Scenarios
Join us for where you’ll train in airway management, bleeding control, splinting, CPR, and full patient assessments. These hands-on sessions are fast-paced, immersive, and led by seasoned field providers who know what it’s like to be first on scene.
Support That Doesn’t Clock Out
We’re with you 7 days a week. Have a question at 9 PM? Need to schedule a tutoring session? We’re just a message away — no extra fees, no judgment.
What You’ll Get (All Included in Tuition – $650)
- Access to our full Online EMR Learning Platform
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Texas EMS Jurisprudence Certificate
- Background and Drug Screening (no extra fee)
- Unlimited Exam Prep with one-on-one instructor support
- 7-day-a-week Instructor Access via text, phone, or Zoom
- Flexible In-Person Skills Labs to fit your schedule
Technology Requirements
Students will need access to a computer or tablet with internet connectivity to complete the online coursework.
Why Choose Us?
- Self-Paced Learning: Whether you want to move quickly or take your time, our program is designed to meet your schedule.
- Flexible Skills Labs: Sessions are offered throughout the course to accommodate your availability.
- Real-World Experience: Gain valuable patient care experience in clinical and field settings, guided by experienced professionals.
- Dedicated Support: From the first day of class to the moment you earn your certification, our team is here to support your success.
The EMR is where real responders begin. It’s fast. It’s focused. It’s foundational. Whether you’re heading toward EMT certification or simply want to be better prepared for the unexpected, this course delivers the skills and the mindset you need to act with confidence when every second counts.
The EMS profession recognizes four levels of state certification/licensure:
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, or EMT-Basic)
In Texas, Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) provide initial emergency medical care to patients in a variety of settings, typically as part of a first-response team. EMRs are trained to perform basic life-saving interventions until more advanced medical personnel arrive. They work under the medical direction of their organization’s medical director and assist with basic patient care, including CPR, bleeding control, and stabilization of injuries. The EMR is the first step in the EMS career pathway, often leading to further certifications such as EMT-Basic or Paramedic.
EMRs face various occupational risks, including the risk of injury (primarily from lifting patients and potentially hazardous environments), exposure to infectious diseases, and psychological trauma. In some roles, they may also experience increased exposure to high noise levels. Additionally, EMRs frequently work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, which may contribute to sleep deprivation and associated health risks.
In Texas, EMT-Basics are authorized to provide medical care under the medical license of their organization’s medical director. EMT-Basic is the prerequisite training to become a paramedic, which is the highest level of certification in Texas.
EMT-Basics do face numerous occupational risks, including the risk of injury (most commonly in relation to lifting or moving patients, as well as being involved in a motor vehicle collision), the risk of illness (due to frequent exposure to infectious diseases), and the risk of psychological trauma. In some settings, EMT-Basics face an increased risk in hearing loss due to noise levels. EMT-Basics also routinely work shifts up to and more than 24 hour and may have an increased risk of health problems related to sleep deprivation.
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) in Texas provide a higher level of care than EMT-Basics, including advanced airway management, medication administration, and more sophisticated patient assessments. Working under the medical supervision of their organization’s medical director, AEMTs play a critical role in providing emergency medical care in the field and during patient transport. AEMTs are trained to perform skills such as administering intravenous fluids, advanced airway interventions, and certain medications to stabilize patients before transport to a healthcare facility.
AEMTs face similar risks to other EMS providers, including potential injuries from patient handling or vehicle collisions, exposure to infectious diseases, and psychological stress from emergency situations. The nature of their work also involves irregular and sometimes long shifts, with the risk of sleep deprivation, and in some cases, hearing loss due to the high noise levels often encountered in emergency settings.
Paramedic
Paramedics are the highest level of prehospital care providers in Texas, capable of delivering advanced medical care, including invasive procedures, drug administration, and comprehensive patient assessment. Paramedics work under the supervision of their organization’s medical director and often lead the medical care during emergencies, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations. They are trained to perform advanced procedures such as endotracheal intubation, drug administration, and cardiac monitoring, often in high-stress environments like the back of an ambulance.
Paramedics face significant occupational risks, including physical injury from lifting or moving patients, exposure to infectious diseases, and psychological stress from managing trauma and critical care situations. Given the nature of their work, paramedics may also experience hearing loss due to high noise environments, long shifts that can exceed 24 hours, and health risks associated with sleep deprivation and irregular work hours.