AHA Heartsaver First Aid
Full In-Person Course
Service Description
The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA Guidelines for First Aid. Who should take this course? The AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. What does this course teach? First aid basics Introduction Assessing the Scene & Situation Phoning for Help Universal Precautions Removing Gloves Washing Hands Medical emergencies Asthma Choking in Adults/Children/Infants Relief in Choking in an Unresponsive Infant Allergic Reactions Heart Attack Fainting Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar Stroke Seizure Injury emergencies External bleeding Shock Penetrating and Puncturing Injuries Amputation Bleeding from the Nose and Mouth Tooth Injuries Eye Injuries Internal Bleeding Concussions Head, Neck & Spine Injuries Broken Bones and Sprains Splinting Burns Electrical Injuries Environmental emergencies Bites and Stings Heat & Cold Related Injuries Poison Emergencies Preventing illness and injury Drug Overdose: Opioid Associated Life-Threatening Emergencies Risks of Smoking and Vaping Water Safety