A First Responder (FR) or Emergency First Responder (EMR) is the minimum certification needed to join GEMRU.

There are two ways to become certified with a FR or EMR on UF campus:

A. EMS1055 – EMR certification

The University of Florida offers an EMR course through the school of construction management. This is a 3 credit course offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer C semesters. The course code is EMS1055 and you can register on ONE.UF. More information can be found on their website: https://dcp.ufl.edu/rinker/academics/certificates/emergency-medical-responder/.

B. First Responder Gator (FRG) – FR certification

You can obtain a FR certification through First Responder Gator (FRG). This course offers a 10 week program every Fall, Spring, and Summer with weekly lectures and labs. The classes are located on UF campus in the evenings. More information can be found on their website: https://frgator.com/.