The ACTSquad consists of talented college and upper high school students combined with healthcare professionals who are prepared with the knowledge to quickly act in traumatic medical emergencies. The ACTSquad accepts candidates year-round on an ongoing basis. Ready to make a difference?
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The EMR (formerly First Responder) Training Program
The Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training program offered through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American Red Cross is a comprehensive 48-72 hour course, conducted over 3-6 months, intended to train a layrescuer with no prior medical knowledge into a professional and competent First Responder. This course is offered to volunteers who would like to join ACTSquad but are not currently certified or licensed as a healthcare professional.
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are elite trained and certified personnel equipped with basic life support skills, event medicine experience, and trauma skills with a mastery in triage. Any current undergraduate or (junior and above) high school student is welcome to apply for EMR training, however, the application process is selective.
After successful completion of the ACTSquad EMR training program, the standardized written exam (Part 1), and the psychomotor assessment (Part 2), the applicant will be certified as an official recognized Emergency Medical Responder with the ACTSquad and the American Safety & Health Institute or the American Red Cross
Some ACTSquad Training Programs may require a Student Materials Fee. Please speak with your chapter's ACTSquad Unit Committee for more information.
To learn more about the Advanced Clinical Triage Squad, click here.
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are elite trained and certified personnel equipped with basic life support skills, event medicine experience, and trauma skills with a mastery in triage. Any current undergraduate or (junior and above) high school student is welcome to apply for EMR training, however, the application process is selective.
After successful completion of the ACTSquad EMR training program, the standardized written exam (Part 1), and the psychomotor assessment (Part 2), the applicant will be certified as an official recognized Emergency Medical Responder with the ACTSquad and the American Safety & Health Institute or the American Red Cross
Some ACTSquad Training Programs may require a Student Materials Fee. Please speak with your chapter's ACTSquad Unit Committee for more information.
To learn more about the Advanced Clinical Triage Squad, click here.
For Currently Certified or Licensed Healthcare Professionals
The ACTSquad is happy to accept currently active and practicing professional rescuers through reciprocity.
The process goes as follows:
All healthcare providers must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by either the American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or National Safety Council (NSC) To Book A Class or to Renew Click Here
Emergency Medical Responders, Certified First Responders, Emergency Trauma Technicians, & Medical First Responders
The ACTSquad Medical Advisory Board allows reciprocity for EMRs whom have successfully completed an Emergency Medical Response program through the American Safety & Health Instititue (ASHI), American Red Cross (ARC), Canadian Red Cross (CRC), National Safety Council (NSC), or the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). EMRs/CFRs/ETTs/MFRs or equivalent whom are state certified or licensed are eligible for reciprocity. These personnel are required to successfully pass the American Safety & Health Institute Emergency Medical Response (Version 8) Written Exam and associated Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor.
Emergency Medical Technicians ACTS allows reciprocity for EMTs who have active certification or licensure as an EMT-(B/I/A/P)
Basic & Intermediate - Must successfully pass all EMT skills evaluations at the basic level in accordance with the NREMT outline
Advanced & Paramedic - Must successfully pass all EMT skills evaluations at the basic level in accordance with the NREMT outline and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
EMRs and EMTs (at any provider level) whom possess active Nationally Registry certification through the NREMT will automatically be accepted and must only complete an ACTS Protocol Workshop prior to becoming an active Fellow.
Registered Nurses
Active Registered Nurses (RNs) in current good standing will be eligible to serve as a first responder upon completing a 16-hour Advanced First Aid course through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
OR RNs may serve as medical consultants to oversee medical operations
OR RNs & CCRNs who specialize in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care nay recieve full reciprocity and may immediately become active members.
Physicians
Doctors of Medicine (MDs) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in current good standing will be eligible to serve as a first responder upon completing a 16-hour Advanced First Aid course through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
OR MDs/DOs may serve as medical consultants to oversee medical operations
OR MDs/DOs who specialize in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care nay recieve full reciprocity and may immediately become active members.
The process goes as follows:
All healthcare providers must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by either the American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or National Safety Council (NSC) To Book A Class or to Renew Click Here
Emergency Medical Responders, Certified First Responders, Emergency Trauma Technicians, & Medical First Responders
The ACTSquad Medical Advisory Board allows reciprocity for EMRs whom have successfully completed an Emergency Medical Response program through the American Safety & Health Instititue (ASHI), American Red Cross (ARC), Canadian Red Cross (CRC), National Safety Council (NSC), or the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). EMRs/CFRs/ETTs/MFRs or equivalent whom are state certified or licensed are eligible for reciprocity. These personnel are required to successfully pass the American Safety & Health Institute Emergency Medical Response (Version 8) Written Exam and associated Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor.
Emergency Medical Technicians ACTS allows reciprocity for EMTs who have active certification or licensure as an EMT-(B/I/A/P)
Basic & Intermediate - Must successfully pass all EMT skills evaluations at the basic level in accordance with the NREMT outline
Advanced & Paramedic - Must successfully pass all EMT skills evaluations at the basic level in accordance with the NREMT outline and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
EMRs and EMTs (at any provider level) whom possess active Nationally Registry certification through the NREMT will automatically be accepted and must only complete an ACTS Protocol Workshop prior to becoming an active Fellow.
Registered Nurses
Active Registered Nurses (RNs) in current good standing will be eligible to serve as a first responder upon completing a 16-hour Advanced First Aid course through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
OR RNs may serve as medical consultants to oversee medical operations
OR RNs & CCRNs who specialize in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care nay recieve full reciprocity and may immediately become active members.
Physicians
Doctors of Medicine (MDs) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in current good standing will be eligible to serve as a first responder upon completing a 16-hour Advanced First Aid course through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or American Heart Association (AHA) OR successfully pass the ASHI ACLS Written Exam and Skills Evaluations by an authorized instructor. ACTS will cover the cost of your ACLS certification.
OR MDs/DOs may serve as medical consultants to oversee medical operations
OR MDs/DOs who specialize in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care nay recieve full reciprocity and may immediately become active members.
EMR Training: A Closer Look
DISCLAIMER: It is required for all "ACTS Fellow Applicants" to obtain Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider / Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certification by either the American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety & Health Insitute (ASHI), or the National Safety Council (NSC).
Luckily, HAMES is an Authorized Training Provider of ASHI courses.
Luckily, HAMES is an Authorized Training Provider of ASHI courses.