First Aid
& CPR Certification

This course, certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), covers CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) best practices and uses. This course also covers general first aid concepts, so you are prepared to provide initial medical assistance as needed. This course can be divided into standalone First Aid or CPR/AED courses. Childcare providers can also attend the pediatric version of this course.

THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Teachers

• Fitness Trainers

• Security Guards

• Civilians

• Parents

• Coaches

• Babysitters

UPON COURSE COMPLETION, YOU WILL HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of the first-aid rescue

• Describe the key steps in first aid

• Remove protective gloves

• Find the problem

• Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke

• Use an epinephrine pen

• Control bleeding and bandaging

• Recognize elements of common injuries

• Recognize elements of common illnesses

• Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury

• Recognize the legal questions that apply to first-aid rescuers

• Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival

• Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival

• Recognize when someone needs CPR

• Perform high-quality CPR for an adult

• Perform as a team member during multi-rescuer CPR

• Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups

• Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult

• Perform high-quality CPR for a child

• Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child

• Perform high-quality CPR for an infant

• Describe how to use an AED on an infant

• Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child

• Demonstrate how to help a choking infant