American Heart Association: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
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Class Price:	$125.00

The American Heart Association's Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to common first aid emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) effectively. This combined course integrates the content of the Heartsaver First Aid and Heartsaver CPR AED courses, offering participants a comprehensive education in basic life support techniques for both medical and cardiac emergencies. Suitable for lay rescuers, workplace responders, teachers, coaches, childcare providers, and individuals seeking a well-rounded understanding of life-saving skills.

Course Objectives:

1. First Aid Fundamentals: Learn essential first aid skills for responding to medical emergencies, including assessment and emergency action principles, bleeding control, wound care, choking management, and recognition and management of common medical emergencies.

2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Master basic CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio, as well as the integration of AED use into CPR protocols.

3. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operation: Understand how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively, including pad placement, device operation, rhythm analysis, and delivering a shock when indicated during a cardiac arrest.

4. Choking Emergencies: Develop proficiency in recognizing and responding to choking emergencies in adults, children, and infants, including the appropriate techniques for performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) and chest thrusts.

5. Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical, hands-on skills practice sessions using manikins, first aid supplies, and AED training devices to reinforce first aid, CPR, and AED techniques and build confidence in responding to real-life emergencies.

6. Team Dynamics: Learn effective teamwork and communication skills for coordinating first aid and CPR efforts in group settings, including assigning roles and responsibilities, providing clear instructions, and supporting other rescuers during emergency situations.

7. Written Examination: Complete a written examination to assess knowledge retention and understanding of first aid, CPR, and AED concepts covered in the course.

Target Audience:

• Lay rescuers
• Workplace responders
• Teachers and educators
• Coaches and athletic trainers
• Childcare providers
• Individuals seeking comprehensive training in first aid, CPR, and AED use

Duration: The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course typically lasts between 6 to 8 hours, depending on the depth of content coverage and the specific needs of participants.

Outcome: Participants who successfully complete the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course will receive certification from the American Heart Association, indicating their competence in providing first aid, CPR, and AED assistance in emergency situations. By mastering these essential life-saving skills, participants are empowered to respond confidently and effectively to a wide range of medical and cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives and reducing the severity of injuries in their communities.