Emergency Child Care First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR Level C

Purpose:

To certify participants with the basics of first aid and infant/child CPR so that they can assist in emergency situations until EMS 911 arrives on the scene.

Objectives:

To have participants feel comfortable enough to be able to take control of an emergency situation until control can be passed to emergency services personnel.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Outline:

EMS/911

AED

Legalities

Disease Management/Biohazards

Scene Management

Choking Emergencies

Diabetes

Bleeding

Shock

Falls – Strains/Sprains/Fractures

Seizures

Burns

Poisons & Allergies

Infant and Child Respiratory and Cardio-vascular Emergencies

Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABCs) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Materials:

Each new participant will receive a Red Cross First Aid manual and Red Cross wallet certificate.

Certifications:

Certification is valid for 3 years as determined by medical control, legislation or professional designation. Recertification for CPR is recommended annually.