Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5097
Course Name
Standard First Aid with CPR/AED - Adult and Child plus CPR - Infant HSSFA415
Contact Hours
8.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Red Cross - York County Chapter
Primary Contact
Patricia Mullins
patricia.mullins@redcross.org
717-257-1822 Ext. 1243
Website
Description
Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. To teach lay responders the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for adults experiencing sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Also, to teach how to use an AED with pediatric AED pads on child victims between the ages of 1 and 8 or less than 55 pounds.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* CPR/AED
* SFA
Target Audience
Certified operators, municipal employees, safety and emergency personnel.
Training Format
Classroom