Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED Provider Course

Course Description:

The Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED is a combined course that provides the lay person and  first responders with training in basic First Aid, CPR & AED procedures.This course combines OSHA approved First Aid, CPR skills and effective use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator   The student will learn when to call 911, how to administer CPR, how and when to use an AED and how to offer assistance to someone who is choking.

This program can be offered jointly with other AHA courses to meet the specific needs of your worksite.

The course covers:

First Aid

• Remaining safe & calm during an emergency

• How to recognize and offer assistance to anyone who needs first aid

• Injury Emergencies including Bleeding, Bandaging & Splinting

• Medical Emergencies such as Stroke, Heart Attack & Seizures

• Environmental Emergencies such as Insect, Reptile or Animal bites

• Outdoor Emergencies such as Heat or Cold related emergencies

CPR and AED

• How to recognize and offer assistance to an adult or child who needs CPR

• Hands on use of an AED trainer when used on an adult or child

• Adult & Child CPR when using a mask & how to give CPR to an infant

• Assisting Adults, Children & Infants when choking occurs

Intended Audience:

For any lay persons as well as  First Responders  who have a duty to respond  as security, airline personnel, law enforcement and Firefighters. Also included are teachers, day-care workers coaches and volunteers who work with sports related organizations, church staff and volunteers including ushers, Sunday school teachers.

Course Length:

Approximately 6.5 hours

The student must successfully complete all skills tests in order to qualify for the Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED American Heart Association certification card.