Preparing for the Paramedics
What To Do While You Wait
About This Course
The critical minutes before paramedics arrive can mean the difference between life and death. Learn exactly what to do — and what NOT to do — while waiting for emergency services.
EMS response times average 7–10 minutes in Chicago. This course teaches bystanders and first responders how to stabilize a patient, gather critical information for paramedics, manage a scene safely, and hand off care effectively when EMS arrives. Covers cardiac, trauma, stroke, diabetic, and respiratory emergencies.
What You'll Learn
Who This Course Is For
Upcoming Sessions
April 29, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
South Loop Community Center, 2100 S. Michigan Ave
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Loop Training Center, 123 W. Madison St
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