First / Emergency Responder
First
Responder
QUEST
Quality, Emergency & Safety training
Call for details of upcoming classes
510.537.SAFE (7233)
Course Description
The course has been designed to provide basic emergency care knowledge and skills to the student
who will provide the first emergency care.  The objective of the first person on the emergency scene will
be to recognize the needs of the victim and deliver quality care to the patient, minimizing discomfort and
preventing further complications.

Course Length:
44 Hours

Intended Audience
Firefighters,law enforcement officers, security personnel, public works employees, park rangers,
custom agents, lifeguards, corporate Medical Emergency Response Teams, and other interested
persons.

Required Student Materials, First Responder, 8th edition by J. David Bergeron, Gloria Bizjak, George W.
Krause and Chris Baudor Textbook Required.

Card Type: 3 year course completion certification
Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card.
~1.>80% on a 50-question closed book test.
~2.The participant must perform the following skills/scenarios without assistance:
a. Mouth -to-Mask and Bag-Valve-Mask;
b. Upper Airway Adjuncts and Suction;
c. Patient Assessment/Management;
d. Management of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction(Adult/Child,Infant)- Responsive and                     
Unresponsive(if not required as prerequisite)
e. Adult CPR/AED(if not required as prerequisite)
f. Infant One- and Two-Rescuer CPR(if not required as prerequisite)
g. Automated External Defribrilation(if not required as prerequisite)
h. Bleeding Control/Shock Management (with or without supplemental emergency oxygen)
Interested in Joining the Alameda County
Search & Rescue Team Check out
www.alcosar.org for detail
Applications are being accepted for
The 2011 Basic Class NOW!
Don't wait!!!
Brady:
First Responder Text
Required
SBN10: 0136140599
ISBN13: 9780136140597
Edition/Copyright: 8TH 09
$75.50
Emergency Responder  
Powerpoint Notebook
(optional)
$25.00
Emergency Responder    
(48 hours)
Class Schedule:
Sunday, July 10th 8:30-5:30
Saturday, July 16th 8:30-5:30
Sunday, July 17th  8:30-5:30
Sunday, July 24th 8:30- 5:30
Saturday,  July 30th 8:30- 5:30
Sunday, July 31st 9:30-1:30

Class Location:
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Office of Emergency Services
4985 Broder Blvd
Dublin CA 94568
$299.00
Emergency Responder
Recertification
(18 Hour)
on-line/practical hybrid
Text book required
Required Class Attendence
Saturday,  July 30th 8:30- 5:30
Sunday, July 31st 9:30-1:30

Class Location:
Alameda County Sheriff's Office Office
of Emergency Services
4985 Broder Blvd
Dublin CA 94568
$125.00
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