American Red Cross Training

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

This course will be a blended learning course. Blended learning is a mix of online learning and in-person instruction. You will be required to complete an online portion prior to the start of class. Blended learning courses allow you to demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor, which is often a requirement for workplace safety certification.

Cancellation Policy: There is a 48-hour cancellation policy for all First Aid/CPR/AED classes. If you do not show up to the class without a notice of cancellation there will be no refund. To request a cancellation please visit the front desk or email [email protected]

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how to recognize an emergency and gain confidence to act.
• Explain how to lower the risk of infection when giving care.
• Understand legal concepts as they apply to lay responders, such as consent.
• Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE.
• Identify when it is necessary to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
• Explain how to check an injured or ill person who appears to be unresponsive.
• Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill person.
• Demonstrate high-quality CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for a person who is in cardiac arrest.
• Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following sudden illnesses: shock, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergencies, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
• Describe methods used to control life-threatening bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.
• Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding.
• Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a tourniquet.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries and environmental illnesses: burns; head, neck, and spinal injuries (including concussion); heat stroke; hypothermia; poison exposure.