The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course prepares students to challenge the National Registry Written Exam and State of Kansas BLS Psychomotor exam leading to national and state certification. Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate on scene care until EMS transport services arrive. This course is ideal for firefighters, law enforcement personnel, athletic trainers, emergency response team members in the industrial setting, and emergency management personnel. Completing the EMR course with a “C” or higher meets pre-requisition requirements for admission into the KCKCC EMT course. Within the course students develop Basic Life Support skills proficiency; learn to work within a team environment; develop effective communication skills across a diverse set of situations and cultures; and develop effective analytical and critical thinking skills to make appropriate decisions in critical and noncriminal situations.
The EMR curriculum can be rigorous and requires dedicated time for attendance and study. Students are expected to attend at least six (6) hours of class each week; other times outside the class may be required for additional practice.
Criteria for Admission to the EMR Course
- Must meet the admission requirements of Kansas City Kansas Community College.
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Submit college transcripts, including all course work completed at all colleges. Contact each undergraduate college attended and have one official transcript sent to the address below:
Registrar's Office
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66112-9978 - When a student/applicant has been convicted of a felony, the student/applicant must provide evidence to the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services of satisfactory rehabilitation before the certification examination may be administered. Failure to make such notification to their instructor, director or Kansas Board of EMS may result in delay or prohibit the student from taking the certification exams and may result in immediate dismissal from the EMR Program. For questions about eligibility, contact the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services at KSBEMS.ORG or telephone 785-296-7299.
Additional Requirements and Considerations
Attendance on the first day of class is mandated by the program faculty.
| Tuition and College Fees | Price |
| Wyandotte Resident | $520 |
| In-State | $550 |
| Metro Area | $675 |
| Out-of-State/Int. | $1085 |
- Tuition, Fees and other costs are subject to change without notice.
| Services | Price |
| EMTC0105 | $40 |
| Text/Instructional Materials | $200 |
| Uniform shoes/boots/EMS pants | $100 (estimate) |
| Course Fee | $20 |
| Textbook / Instructional Materials | $200 |
| Uniform shoes and trousers | $100 |
| Testing Fees | Price |
| Kansas Application | $15 |
| Kansas Practical Exam | $100 |
| National Registry Written Exam | $75 |
- Additional course requirements and classroom policies can be found in the course syllabus.
If you would like to be contacted regarding the EMR course, please submit your contact information below.