Class Enrollment

VEFR (Vermont Emergency First Responder)
Date/Time:	Sat 7/12/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM This class continues on: Sun 7/13/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:	Cavendish Fire Station
Class Price:	$125.00
Notes:	You must attend both days to receive your certification.

For the Vermont EMS First Responder (VEFR) certification, the scope of practice is based upon the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED course. The primary focus of the Vermont EMS First Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Vermont EMS First Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Vermont EMS First Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.

At the completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• Describe the role of a VEFR in the health care system.
• Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of a VEFR.
• Perform the roles and responsibilities of a VEFR regarding personal safety and wellness, as well as the safety of others.
• Perform the duties of a VEFR with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice.
• Vermont EMS First Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. 

In order to be certified as a Vermont EMS First Responder you must be affiliated with a Vermont EMS Agency. Please contact VEMSA with any questions reguarding this.