American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR and AED

Credit

No formal credit is awarded. Students who complete the course will be awarded a completion card valid for two years from the American Heart Association.

Description

This course is designed to meet the needs of the general public and lay rescuers. It provides basic information and practical skills for use at home or the workplace. This course is well-suited for workplace safety teams, security guards, day care staff, teachers, coaches, babysitters, civic groups, church organizations, ettc. Topics include:

General principles of first aid and scene safety
Common medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Adult/Child CPR
Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in cardiac arrest
Relief of choking in adult/child victim

Students should dress for practice on classmates and/or training manikins. Some of this practice may be on the floor.

This program can be tailored to your group and offered at your site by special request.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites. Students should come prepared to practice the various rescue techniques on fellow students and/or a training manikin.

Participants must have access to the current Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook (AHA publication 90-1026) before and during the course.

2014 Date(s) & Time(s)

This course is available by request.

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