American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/ AED/ First Aid Course

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies (CPR/AED/First Aid). The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter. 

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Course lenght 

Course lengths vary depending on course components included. Core courses may last from less than 1 hour to just over 5 hours.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how to recognize an emergency and gain confidence to act.
  • Explain how to lower the risk for infection when giving care.
  • Understand legal concepts as they apply to lay responders, such as consent.
  • Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE.
  • Identify when it is necessary to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
  • Explain how to check an injured or ill person who appears to be unresponsive.
  • Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill person.
  • Demonstrate high-quality CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for a person who
    is in cardiac arrest.
  • Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking.
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following
    sudden illnesses: shock, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic
    emergencies, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
  • Describe methods used to control life-threatening bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.
  • Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding.
  • Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a
    tourniquet.
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries and environmental illnesses: burn head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion); heat stroke; hypothermia; poison exposure.

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Rescheduling policy!!!  ***PLEASE BE SURE YOU CAN ATTEND THE CLASS BEFORE REGISTERING***

***Please know that refunds will NOT be issued.***  No exceptions. We reserve the right to reschedule classes when situations arise that are beyond our control. In this type of situation, you will be rescheduled at no charge. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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