First Aid Course

Description:

Employees are often on the "front line" of an emergency situation. Their ability to respond quickly to injuries can save lives. This course teaches employees how to recognize everyday medical emergencies and care for an injury or illness until professional help arrives.

This 3.5 hour course teaches students how to recognize an emergency and take appropriate action until professional help arrives. First Aid is taught using a combination of instructor "Watch-Then-Practice" method and hands-on training. The Student Workbook includes the First Aid Quick Guide for easy reference.

You will learn how to:

• Control bleeding
• Care for injuries, wound care, and burns
• Treat life-threatening poisoning or choking situations
• Address sudden illnesses
• Handle heat and cold emergencies
• Rescue and move victims

This course is ideal for emergency response teams, employees requiring refresher training, safety personnel, general public, and others requiring certification. Certification is valid for 2 years.