GEMRU works not only to respond to emergencies on campus, but also to prepare members of the UF community to respond when emergencies happen around them. Through our Community Health programming, GEMRU offers hands-on training in lifesaving skills and emergency preparedness for student organizations, campus groups, other members of the UF community, and beyond.
Our Trainings
CPR Training
GEMRU instructors provide CPR training through the American Heart Association, giving participants the skills and confidence to recognize cardiac emergencies, begin high-quality CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed training, designed by the American College of Surgeons, teaches participants how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate action using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. The course focuses on practical skills that can be used before professional responders arrive.
Substance Emergency & Narcan Training
GEMRU’s Substance Emergency & Narcan Training (SENT) Program provides education on alcohol and substance-related emergencies, overdose recognition, Narcan administration, and medical amnesty. Trainings are designed to give participants practical information they can use in real situations on campus.
Emergency Skills Workshop
GEMRU’s Emergency Skills Workshop integrates CPR, Stop the Bleed, and SENT training to provide participants a comprehensive overview of what to do before professional responders arrive in an emergency. Participants will learn hands-only CPR, basic bleeding control, and how to recognize and respond to substance use emergencies.
Request a Training
Interested in a GEMRU training? Complete the form below and our Community Health team will follow up with you.
If you have questions about Community Health or are interested in working with us to develop a public health training not listed above, please contact Community Health Director Brynn Keating at bkeating@ufl.edu .