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American Red Cross

First Aid

Our Speaker:
American Red Cross
 American Red Cross Logo Date:

August 15, 2012

Time:

8:00 to 12:00pm

7:45 - Registration

Location:

HEC's Kahili Room

Members:         $95.00
Non-Members:  $130.00
The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to first aid emergencies. The course teaches skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. All instructors are currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguarding and Emergency Medical Response. Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid.

Learning Objectives for First Aid

  • Identify the signals of common sudden illnesses.

  • Describe how to care for common sudden illnesses.

  • Describe how to care for someone who is having a seizure.

  • Identify the signals of heat-related illnesses and cold-related emergencies.

  • Describe how to care for heat-related illnesses and cold-related emergencies.

  • Explain how to care for head, neck and spinal injuries.

  • Identify signals of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.

  • Describe how to care for various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.

  • Explain how to care for muscle, bone or joint injuries.

  • Demonstrate how to control external bleeding.

  • Identify signals of head, neck and spinal injuries.

The course certification is valid for 2 years.