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Before Joining

Become Certified

A First Responder (FR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification is the minimum medical certification required to join GEMRU. There are two options available on the University of Florida campus.

Option A

EMS1055

Emergency Medical Responder Certification

3-credit UF course
Offered during Fall, Spring, and Summer C
Register through ONE.UF
Offered through the UF School of Construction Management

The University of Florida offers an Emergency Medical Responder course through the School of Construction Management. Students who successfully complete EMS1055 can obtain the EMR certification required for GEMRU eligibility.

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Option B

First Responder Gator

First Responder Certification

10-week certification program
Offered during Fall, Spring, and Summer
Weekly lectures and hands-on labs
Evening classes held on the UF campus

First Responder Gator (FRG) offers a First Responder certification program on the UF campus. The program combines weekly classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory sessions over approximately 10 weeks.

Learn More About FRG
Either certification meets GEMRU’s minimum medical certification requirement!

Choose the option that best fits your schedule and academic plans before applying to GEMRU.