This two day, 16-hour course is based on Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines and is ideal for anyone in a recreational or occupational environment an hour or more away from EMS response. Also, great training to have if you live in a disaster prone area when Emergency Medical Services can be more than an hour away.
Course Highlights:
To prepare participants to give care for potentially life-threatening emergencies in a delayed-help situation, the American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid course covers, Primary & secondary assessments, Head (Brain), neck and spinal injuries, Bone and joint injuries, Allergies and anaphylaxis, Burns, Wounds & wound infection, Hypothermia, Heat-related emergencies, Altitude-Related Illnesses
You’ll receive an emergency reference guide for use in the course, as well as a compact, weather-resistant pocket guide for reference in the field.
Prerequisites. Must be 14 years old and Must be currently certified in Adult CPR.
Certification valid for two years.
First Aid and Emergency Response Training
American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED (Adult and Pediatric)
This course will teach you to identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in your environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over.
Prerequisites. None.
First Aid Certification valid for two years.
American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens
Designed for those who risk on-the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, the course teaches how bloodborne pathogens are spread. You’ll learn how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material.
This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. After taking this class, be sure to talk to your employer about your workplace’s specific policies and procedures.
Prerequisites. Must be 14 years old and Must be currently certified in Adult CPR.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification valid for one year.
American Red Cross Emergency O2 Administration
The Emergency Oxygen Administration
course is designed to give an overview of the safe and effective administration of supplemental oxygen during an emergency. The course can be taught as a standalone course or as an optional component of CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers or Advanced First Aid courses.
The Emergency Oxygen Administration course will define emergency oxygen, and explain when emergency oxygen is recommended, how to assemble and store emergency oxygen, how to deliver oxygen, and oxygen safety
Prerequisites. Must be 14 years old and Must be currently certified in Adult CPR.
Administering Emergency Oxygen certification valid for two years.
Managing Ballistic Trauma for the Lay Responder
Ballistic Trauma for the Lay Responder was designed specifically for Hunters, Recreational, and Competitive Shooters. It is a comprehensive class that focuses on preventing exsanguination and managing shock until professional medical personal arrive on scene.
Prerequisites. Must be 14 years old and Must be currently certified in Adult CPR.
This is NOT an American Red Cross Class.
American Red Cross CPR/AED (Adult and Pediatric)
This hands-on skills training prepares you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. It also teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The class can teach Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR/AED, and/or Infant CPR/AED (any combination of the three).
Prerequisites. None.
CPR/AED Certification valid for two years.