RWJUH EMS & Trauma Education -- AHA Heartsaver First Aid

EMS & Trauma Education

American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid

Credit
No formal credit is awarded. Students who complete the course will be awarded a completion card valid for two years from the American Heart Association.

Description
This course is designed to meet the needs of the general public and lay rescuers. It provides basic information and practical skills for use at home or the workplace. This course is well-suited for workplace safety teams, security guards, school workers, day care staff, teachers, coaches, babysitters, civic groups, church organizations, etc. Topics include:

General principles of first aid and scene safety
Common medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Information on environmental emergencies may be presented as time permits

Students should dress for practice on classmates and/or training manikins. Some of this practice may be on the floor.

A similar course is routinely offered at the hospital that includes adult/child CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator under the title Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED. A pediatric version is also available by request that focuses on care for children and infants which is especially well-suited for babysitters and elementary school and day care workers.

Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. Students are expected to practice the various rescue techniques on fellow students and/or a training manikin.

Date(s) & Time(s)

This program can be tailored to your group and offered at your site by special request.

Fee(s)
$45.00 includes tuition, the course textbook and parking.

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