License: Certified First Responder

Administers emergency medical care to patients of medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes and automobile accidents; provides the necessary life-saving treatment until the ambulance arrives with more highly trained personnel; administers automated external defibrillation when medically necessary.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Continuing education required
  • Certification required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 04/08/2021