Adult First Aid/CPR (Adult First Aid/CPR)

New Student - Basic CPR and First Aid for Adults is a CPR and first aid training program designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This extremely flexible program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Intended Audience • Workplace first aid providers Student Materials • Basic Student Pack, including: • Student Guide • Wallet Skill Guide • Successful Completion Card Hands-on Skill Practice • Students will practice essential skills in small group practices and can also apply those skills in optional scenario-based practices. Recognized Completion Period • Up to 2 years Evaluation Method • Students are evaluated through Instructor observation of the reasonable performance of skills. Performance and written evaluations are available and optional for use. Recommended Time to Complete • Initial Training: 4 to 5 hours • Retraining time depends on the experience and training history of the students. It is typically shorter than initial training. Course Topics • Emergency First Aid Care • Recognizing an Emergency • Deciding to Help • Personal Safety • Using Barriers • Assessing for Response • Mechanism for Spinal Injury • Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) • Basic Life-Supporting Skills • Airway â€" Head-Tilt, Chin-Lift • Clearing the Airway â€" Log Roll • Protecting the Airway â€" Recovery Position • Breathing â€" Ventilations Mask/Shield • Circulation â€" Chest Compressions • Initial Assessment • Unresponsive Patient • CPR for Cardiac Arrest • Sudden Cardiac Arrest â€" Using an AED • Control of Bleeding • Managing Shock • Choking • Ongoing Assessment • Warning Signs of Serious Illness • Altered Level of Responsiveness • Pain, Severe Pressure, or Discomfort in Chest • Breathing Difficulty, Shortness of Breath • Severe Abdominal Pain • Mechanism for Significant Injury • Swollen, Painful, Deformed Limb • Specific First Aid Problems • Moving Patients • Emotional Impact of Providing First Aid Care