9005 - Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
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Course Description
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED teaches participants how to give first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively.Course Outline
First aid basics; Medical emergencies; Injury emergencies; Environmental emergencies; Preventing illness and injury; Adult CPR and AED use Choking help for an Adult, Child or Infant; Drowning response and prevention; Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies; Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPRLearner Outcomes
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains lay rescuers to safely and effectively manage cardiac arrest, breathing distress, and common injuries until professional help arrives. 1) CPR and AED A) High-Quality CPR: Perform effective chest compressions and rescue breaths for adults, children, and infants. B) AED Operation: Use an automated external defibrillator safely and quickly on victims of all ages. C) Choking Relief: Clear blocked airways for victims of any age using proper maneuvers. D) Chain of Survival: Describe the critical early links in the emergency chain of survival. 2) First Aid Basics and Medical Emergencies A) Universal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper handwashing to prevent disease. B) Medical Crises: Recognize and treat heart attacks, strokes, seizures, allergic reactions, and low blood sugar (diabetes). C) Opioid Emergencies: Identify opioid-related life threats and administer initial care. 3) Injury and Environmental Emergencies A) Trauma Care: Control severe bleeding, bandage wounds, and manage signs of shock. B) Physical Injuries: Respond to minor burns, broken bones, sprains, and eye injuries. C) Environmental Risks: Treat heat-related illness, hypothermia, frostbite, and bites or stings.Notes
To help you prepare for class, please keep the following in mind:
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Attire: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for active movement.
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Hair: Tie back long hair so it does not interfere during hands-on practice.
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Floor Practice: Skills practice involves kneeling on the floor with manikins. If a medical condition prevents you from getting on the floor, please let us know so we can accommodate you.
If you have questions before class, feel free to contact Katrina Veal (klveal@oftc.edu) or Lottie Rizzardi (lrizzardi@oftc.edu).
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