Purpose

Train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults.

Prerequisites

None

Learning Objectives


Length

Suggested minimum: 4 hours (length will vary depending on the course method)

Certification Requirements


Certificate Validity

One year

First Aid and CPR


For over 85 years, the American Red Cross has trained tens of millions of people in first aid and CPR, translating the consensus of medical science into practical, easy-to-understand information for the American public. These first aid and CPR programs are available for any age group--preschoolers to adult--and are designed to enhance understanding and increase participants' confidence and skill retention.

NEW! The American Red Cross Workplace Training Program begins with the essentials of lifesaving instruction and lets you supplement the core training with specialized modules. Standard First Aid, a core module of our Workplace Training Program, meets OSHA-identified training guidelines.

Adult CPR/AED Training
The new Adult CPR/AED course combines instruction in Adult CPR with the use of an automated external defibrillator. These are the two skills needed to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim. Adult CPR/AED Training is a 4.5 hour course designed for the lay rescuer in the Workplace.


The American Red Cross Workplace Training Program provides the latest in lifesaving and safety instruction. Build the program that works for your business using our modular curriculum. Choose one of our core courses, Standard First Aid or Adult CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (AED). Then add a supplemental module such as Ergonomics or Slips, Trips, and Falls. 

Standard First Aid
Our American Red Cross Standard First Aid training complements adult learning styles with hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Our take-away materials help employees to retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. This comprehensive course meets training guidelines established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Topics covered include:

Ergonomics
Ergonomics simply means improving the fit between your body and an activity. The result is increased comfort and efficiency. Musculoskeletal disorders, known as MSDs, are injuries often associated with repetitive strain or damage to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints. By applying ergonomic principles, you may reduce your risk for MSDs and make any task less taxing on your body.

This one-hour module will help you to:

Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. They affect people from all occupations because anyone can be at risk for three reasons: lack of safety awareness, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviors. This one-hour module will help you to:

Since more than 60 percent of sport injuries occur during practice, coaches need to know how to respond to injuries and provide appropriate first aid. The Gym.Net / Red Cross Sport First Aid and CPR Course was created to teach school and club sport coaches how to be safe, capable, and effective first responders to injured athletes. During this course, coaches learn to develop a plan for emergency procedures, reduce the number of avoidable injuries, recognize serious and minor injuries; provide proper, immediate care for common sports injuries, and respond to life-threatening emergencies.

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