Description
First aid and CPR skills for professional first responders or those wanting to become first responders. Course teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives. Includes CPR level HCP and AED.
DURATION
- 40–44 hours. Flexible scheduling options.
INSTRUCTOR
- Red Cross First Responder Instructor or Instructor Trainer
PREREQUISITE
- CPR Level C
COMPLETION
- 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam
CERTIFICATION
- 3-year certification in First Responder, CPR Level HCP, and AED
20 hours; includes CPR Level HCP
- 2 hours
TAKE HOME MATERIALS
- Red Cross Emergency Care Manual
- Red Cross Emergency Care Workbook
- Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)
COURSE CONTENT
Part 1 – The Responder
- The responder
- The emergency scene
- Preventing disease transmission
Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care
- Human body systems
- Assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Airway and ventilation
- Circulatory emergencies
- Bleeding
- Shock
Part 3 – Injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Head and spine injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Part 4 – Medical Emergencies
- Sudden illnesses
- Poisoning
- Heat- and cold- related emergencies
Part 5 – Special Populations and Situations
- Special populations
- Childbirth
- Crisis intervention
- Reaching and moving people
- Multiple casualty incidents
Includes CPR HCP and any other content required by specific legislation