Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Training
workplace emergency medical response training (Wemrt / emr)
Emergency Medical Response (EMR)
Workplace Emergency Medical Response training equips employees with the skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies before professional help arrives. This training can range from basic first aid and CPR to more advanced Emergency Medical Response (EMR) depending on the workplaces needs and regulations.
THE GOAL IS: To enhance preparedness, improve safety, optimize resources allocations, boost employee morale and potentially reduce insurance costs.
Key Aspects of WEMRT
Basic First Aid and CPR; This foundation equips individuals with the skills to address common injuries and illnesses, including wound care, bleeding control and performing CPR.
Specific Skills
Depending on the training level, employees may learn to use Automated External Defibrillators (AED), manage breathing emergencies (assistance with prescribed inhalers or EPI pens in the event of a life threatening allergic reaction, oxygen administration and bag valve mark (BVM) for rescue breathing or during CPR). How to handle and deal with traumatic injuries, such as; bleeding control from minor injuries to LIFE THREATENING BLEEDING and the use of direct pressure to tourniquet application.
Site Specific and Industry Training (one program does not fit all situations)
WEMRT will develop site specific training programs to suit any situation. We look at the potential risk and past events to facilitate a site specific emergency training programs tailored to your workforce for your workplace to ensure competent and confident EMR responders. Training is the key to successful mitigation. WEMRT offers ongoing training as your staff grows, we keep everyone up to date on the latest versions of all training and we have many national level certification programs to fit any situation.
Benefits of Workplace Emergency Medical Response Training (WEMRT)
ENHANCED SAFETY: Preparedness through training reduces panic and confusion in a emergencies, enabling employees to prioritize safety and provide effective care.
IMPROVED RESPONSE TIMES: Properly trained individuals can initiate a timely response, potentially minimizing the severity of a life threatening emergency.
EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAN HELP MINIMIZE PROPERTY DAMAGE, REDUCE BUSINESS DISRUPTIONS AND POTENTIALLY LOWER BUSINESS INSURANCE COSTS.
By investing in comprehensive Emergency Medical Response training, workplaces can create a safer environment for their workforce and be better prepared to handle an unexpected medical emergency.