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First Responder Certification & Recertification
2008 Program Information
DHS, Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems Program adopted the Chapter 333, Division 265 Oregon Administrative Rules governing the training, education, certification and recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders. A temporary rule has been adopted extending all existing first responder certificates to September 30, 2008.
Download the rule, State of Need & Justification in pdf format (162K)
In addition to the EMT programs, Oregon also has a very active First Responder training program. In cooperation with approximately 160 agencies across Oregon, we provide the following services.
Certification Oregon First Responder education is provided through the use of the following curriculum:
Emergency Medical Services: First Responder Training
Recertification
First Responder certification has been extended to September 30, 2008. In order to certify a First Responder must complete 16 hours of continuing education in the following areas:
Plus a current CPR certification.
Recertification of First Responder’s is obtained through the State of Oregon, DHS, Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program.
Training
Training Agencies interested in providing the First Responder Training Program may contact duenna.l.ignacio-Kawanishi@state.or.us.
If you are interested in becoming a certified First Responder, contact your local fire department, ambulance agency or community college. You may also request the First Responder Handbook through E-mail by contacting duenna.l.ignacio-Kawanishi.
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