Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1316
Course Name
Medic First Aid Basic, Version 5.0
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Cintas - First Aid and Safety Division
Primary Contact
Samuel Amory
amorys@cintas.com
724-759-1617 Ext.
Website
Description
A fundamental training program in emergency care designed with the occupational provider in mind. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency skills are combined into one course. Students learn the same priorities of care and approach to the patient used by professional emergency care providers. Emphasis is on safely identifying and managing life-threatening medical emergencies. Training focuses on information, assessment, and skills that will protect life or prevent further injury during the interval between incident and EMS arrival. This 6 hour course includes instruction video segments, Facilitator demonstration of skills, student hands-on skills practice and a student workbook.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Circles of care concept
* SETUP Scene assessment
* Assessing Responsiveness
* Activating EMS
* Assessing Airway, breathing, and circulation
* Clearing and protecting the airway
* Ventilation/rescue breathing
*rescuer CPR
* Chain of survival/automated defibrillation
* Control of Bleeding
* Managing of shock
* Ongoing assessment
* Warning signs of serious illness
* Major mechanism of injury
* Managing specific first aid problems
* Emergency moves
* Emotional impact of providing care
Target Audience
Workplace responders to medical emergencies
Training Format
Classroom