First Aid

The purpose of American Red Cross first aid programs are to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advance medical personnel arrive and take over.

Injury is one of our nation’s most common, yet preventable health problems. What can you do to reduce the risk of injury?

• Take measures that can decrease the risk of injury for you and others.
• Think Safety—be alert and avoid potentially harmful conditions or activities that increase your injury risk.
• Take precautions such as wearing protective helmets, padding, and eyewear for appropriate recreational activities.
• Always buckle your seatbelt when driving or riding in motor vehicles.
• Let your state and congressional representatives know that you support legislation that ensures a safer environment for us all.
• Take an American Red Cross First Aid course to learn how to prevent and care for injuries.

Course DESCRIPTIONS

First Aid - 3.75 Hours
Can be taken alone or in combination with any CPR/AED course.
Course Content: Basic care for injuries or sudden illness until advance medical care can take over. Handling emergency situations: basic disease transmission precaution; recognizing and caring for bleeding, wounds, control bleeding, burns, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illness; and immoblizing muscle, bone, and joint injuries. This course also offers care for shock, and care for bites and poisoning. Meets OSHA guidlines for First Aid.
Course Completion: First Aid. Certificate is valid for 3 years.

Emergency Response - 51 Hours
Course Content: This comprehensive first-responder level course is ideal for students pursuing a healthcare career or a career involving a duty to respond in emergency situations. This course meets Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2005 Guidelines and meets and exceeds the 1995 Department of Transportation First Responders: National Standard Curriculum.
Certificate Received: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider valid for 2 years and Emergency Response valid for 3 years.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission - 2 Hours
Course Content: Gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to prevent exposure incidents by following up on employee exposures to infectious materials; practicing good personal hygiene, proper cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and supplies.
Certificate Received: Bloodborne Pathogens Training - valid 1 year.