Description:

This class is designed to meet the needs of a person with no medical background in obtaining skills that can be used to provide basic treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries. This class provides with information about how to recognize emergencies and how to assess both conscious and unconscious victims. You will learn about different types of common illnesses and injuries and the types of treatment that can be safely used. You will also have hands-on practice in performing skills such as bandaging and splinting. This class can be combined with CPR for a more comprehensive learning experience. Upon successful completion of the class, you will receive an American Red Cross certification card good for three years.

Audience:

Individuals seeking certification for employment as well as those seeking personal growth.

Hours: 3 ½ - 7 ½ hours depending on segments taught

Description: The purpose of this training is to provide skills that can be used to treat commonplace injuries and illnesses.

Pricing:

Attendance Prerequisites: None

Attendance Requirements: None

Learning Resources/Required Texts:

Minimum Enrollment:

Maximum Enrollment: 10/instr.

Certification: Yes

Physical Activity:

Scheduling Options: 1 or 2 sessions, depending on segments taught

Training Objectives:

In this training, you will learn about the following topics:

• Overcoming barriers to act
• Preventing disease transmission 
• When to call 911 
• Moving an ill or injured person 
• Washing hands and removing gloves 
• Checking a conscious person
• Checking an unconscious person
• Bleeding emergencies
• Burns
• Injuries to muscles, bones, and joints
• Fainting
• Diabetic emergency
• Seizures
• Strokes 
• Poisoning
• Allergic reaction
• Heat-related emergencies
• Cold-related emergencies