EMR / ECA Course - coming soon!
What is an EMR? ECA?
The term /title of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is used by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
The term/title of Emergency Care attendant (ECA) is used by the state of Texas.
They are one in the same.
The emergency medical responder (EMR) is an out-of-hospital practitioner whose primary focus is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to patients while ensuring patient access to the emergency medical services system. EMRs possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and rely on an EMS or public safety agency or larger scene response that includes other higher-level medical personnel. When practicing in less populated areas, EMRs may have a low call volume coupled with being the only care personnel for prolonged periods awaiting arrival of higher levels of care. EMRs may assist but should not be the highest-level person caring for a patient during ambulance transport. EMRs are often the first to arrive on scene. They must quickly assess patient needs, initiate treatment and request additional resources.
Ready to start your course or join a skills session?
We are projected to start in November 2023 - Read full details about course and skills sessions before clicking a link! We are only gathering interest information right now.
Becoming a Nationally Registered EMR - Texas ECA
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Successfully complete a DSHS approved EMS training course ... ours!
- Submit a completed EMS Personnel Certification application and fee to the state of Texas
- Pass the National Registry exam at NREMT.org
- Submit fingerprints for Texas/FBI criminal history check - and pass a simple background check.
Who takes this course?
The role of the EMR is primarily to focus on preparing you to respond and care for a patient until a transport EMS unit arrives. Some ambulance services have an EMR /ECA working with an EMT, when their protocol allows.
EMR/ECA certification is most often suitable for individuals that are Fire Fighters in pursuit of TCFP, first responders in rural areas, industry campus first responders, Law Enforcement, ambulance drivers, and other similar roles.
Cost
Course cost is $700 per student. Discounts may be available for groups and veterans. Students may start with a $350 deposit, with balance due prior to skills testing.
You could find a cheaper course - but then you would get a cheap course.
You would also pay extra for:
- Your Textbook
- Premier online access to course
- Practical skills testing
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- The chance to ride with an EMS crew
Our course includes all of the above, at no additional cost. Plus, full support, direct access to instructors, and more.
Ready to start your course or join a skills session?
We are projected to start in November 2023 - Read full details about course and skills sessions before clicking a link! We are only gathering interest information right now.
Course design
This course will be conducted primarily as a distributive learning course online for the didactic portion of the course, with two days available for skills testing in Conroe Texas. Skills session dates are listed above. There is a 3-month time frame for students to complete this course. All online didactic portions of the course must be completed before students can attend a Skills Sessions Day.
Our goal is to prepare students to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. Texas requires all EMR/ECA candidates to pass the NREMT before being allowed certification in Texas. The state of Texas requires a minimum of 60 hours training for this course.
NOTE: NREMT is the name of the organization – students are NOT studying for, nor testing to become, Emergency Medical Technicians.
Hospital and ambulance clinicals (ride along) are not required as part of the course; however, Big Texas CPR LLC - with assistance from our medical partners - may offer an observer shift, on an ambulance, based on the interest of the individual and/or group.
To receive a successful course completion students must achieve a 70% or higher on the course final exam and finish with a course final grade of 70% or higher. Generally, each chapter assignment will be made of a 10-question quiz with unlimited attempts and 1-3 short answer questions that are recorded as complete/incomplete. Each chapter will have prerecorded lectures in addition to chapter outlines, power points, and other learning aids. The module exams will require a 70% or higher within two attempts. Module exams will be timed and taken at home. Two days are set aside for skills session. They will be the last Saturday and Sunday of every month, in Conroe Texas. Students must attend Saturday sessions. Sunday sessions are extra, as needed, per student.
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens is included
Medical professional BLS Professional CPR certification is included!
Cost does not include testing fee for NREMT, licensing fee for Texas, Fingerprints with background check... .. all are required to obtain certification.
Ready to start your course or join a skills session?
We are projected to start in November 2023 - Read full details about course and skills sessions before clicking a link! We are only gathering interest information right now.
EMR/ECA Skill Sessions
Free skill sessions are held monthly, on the last Weekend, in Conroe Texas. Student MUST attend Saturday sessions. Sunday sessions are extra, as needed, per student. Skills Sessions are reserved for students who have completed the EMR/ECA course and were told by their instructor to attend a skills session. Click here to join a skills session.