Course Description

This course covers the principles and applications of comprehensive First Aid and safety to correctly respond during an emergency. Comprehensive First Aid instruction includes techniques to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. In addition, this course includes instruction in advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the adult, child, and infant, along with the use of the Automated External Defibrillation (AED). Successful completion leads to the American Red Cross certification in "Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid / CPR / AED."