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Medical First Responder

National Registry Emergency Medical Responder Curriculum

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Course Description 

This 85-hour, state approved course, exceeds the MDHHS curriculum minimums and delivers the necessary education for first responders to provide initial care to people suffering from a variety of medical conditions.

The Medical First Responder license is the first level of EMS care recognized by the State of Michigan and is typically utilized by police, public safety and security agencies as well as rural fire departments, industrial workers, life guards, and search and rescue teams.

All students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the NREMT Emergency Medical Responder test, needed to obtain a State of Michigan Medical First Responder (MFR) license. Students will also earn an American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card that is valid for two years from date of completion.

Training includes:

  • Basic airway management
  • CPR and AED
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Patient immobilization
  • Triaging multiple patients
  • Assisting EMTs and Paramedics during advanced care

Course Details

  • COURSE NAME: Medical First Responder/EMR
  • DATES: February 11, 2026 - April 18, 2026 
  • SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 5:00pm - 10:00pm ONLINE | Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm IN PERSON/On Campus
  • COST: $1,000.00 - All course books and materials are provided
    • For your convenience, all private course payments will be made in class at the first meeting.  Checks should be payable to Oakland Community College.  Money orders and credit cards are also accepted.  Cash will NOT be accepted as payment.
  • LOCATION: Combined Regional Emergency Services Training Center and Online 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
  • REGISTRATION: Oakland Community College, Oakland EMS Training Academy, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Phone (248) 232-4232

Cancellation Policy

Class reservations may be cancelled up to 7 calendar days prior to the first day of class with a 100% refund, less than 7 days, but prior to the first day of class with a 50% refund, on the first day of class with a 0% refund. All “no shows” will be charged full price. Please include the registered person’s name, course name and date, your signature and date. Students are responsible for amounts not covered by third party sponsors or departments unwilling to satisfy the invoice.

- 302 Funds Eligible -