Purpose
Train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in
emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory
or cardiac emergencies in adults.
Prerequisites
None
Learning Objectives
- Identify how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and provide care to
reduce the chance of cardiac arrest.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of a breathing emergency.
- Learn how to care for an adult who stops breathing.
- Learn how to care for an adult who is choking.
- Learn how to give CPR to an adult whose heart has stopped beating.
- Identify how to use your community's emergency medical services (EMS)
system effectively.
Length
Suggested minimum: 4 hours (length will vary depending on the
course method)
Certification Requirements
- Successfully complete all skills outlined in the course.
- Pass written test with a minimum score of 80 percent.
Certificate Validity
One year
First Aid and CPR
For over 85 years, the American Red Cross has trained tens
of millions of people in first aid and CPR, translating the consensus of medical
science into practical, easy-to-understand information for the American public.
These first aid and CPR programs are available for any age group--preschoolers
to adult--and are designed to enhance understanding and increase participants'
confidence and skill retention.
NEW! The American Red Cross Workplace Training
Program begins with the essentials of lifesaving instruction and lets you
supplement the core training with specialized modules. Standard First Aid, a
core module of our Workplace Training Program, meets OSHA-identified training
guidelines.
Adult CPR/AED Training
The new Adult CPR/AED course combines
instruction in Adult CPR with the use of an automated external defibrillator.
These are the two skills needed to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest
victim. Adult CPR/AED Training is a 4.5 hour course designed for the lay rescuer
in the Workplace.
The
American Red Cross Workplace Training Program provides the latest in
lifesaving and safety instruction. Build the program that works for your
business using our modular curriculum. Choose one of our core courses, Standard
First Aid or Adult
CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (AED). Then add a supplemental
module such as Ergonomics
or Slips,
Trips, and Falls.
Standard First Aid
Our American Red Cross
Standard First Aid training complements adult learning styles with
hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Our take-away materials help
employees to retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency.
This comprehensive course meets training guidelines established by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. Topics covered include:
- How to determine the safe response to an emergency situation
- Recognizing and caring for life-threatening emergencies in adults,
such as respiratory and cardiac problems and choking
- Treating injuries including severe cuts and burns, sprains and
strains
- Treating sudden illnesses such as poisonings, bites, and stings
- Recognizing and treating heat and cold emergencies, such as heat
stroke and hypothermia
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED) information
- Workplace emergency planning
Ergonomics
Ergonomics simply means improving
the fit between your body and an activity. The result is increased comfort
and efficiency. Musculoskeletal disorders, known as MSDs, are injuries
often associated with repetitive strain or damage to muscles, tendons,
nerves, and joints. By applying ergonomic principles, you may reduce your
risk for MSDs and make any task less taxing on your body.
This one-hour module will help you to:
- Understand and apply ergonomic principles
- Identify and reduce your risk for MSDs
- Perform exercises to help reduce the risk of MSDs
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls
are among the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. They affect
people from all occupations because anyone can be at risk for three
reasons: lack of safety awareness, unsafe conditions, and unsafe
behaviors. This one-hour module will help you to:
- Understand how safety awareness can reduce your risk of slips,
trips, or falls
- Identify, report, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
- Learn tips for good balance
- Develop a prevention plan
Since more than
60 percent of sport injuries occur during practice, coaches need to
know how to respond to injuries and provide appropriate first aid.
The Gym.Net / Red Cross Sport First Aid and CPR Course was created to teach school and club
sport coaches how to be safe, capable, and effective first
responders to injured athletes. During this course, coaches learn to
develop a plan for emergency procedures, reduce the number of
avoidable injuries, recognize serious and minor injuries; provide
proper, immediate care for common sports injuries, and respond to
life-threatening emergencies.
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