First Aid - Basics

Course Description  Incidents requiring first aid can happen anywhere and at any time. The first response to such an incident is the most important. First aid given at the scene can improve a victim's chances of survival and recovery. This course presents ways to respond to basic first aid situations until the emergency medical services personnel arrive. Ideal learners are all employees.   Course Objectives  Access scenes and victims before providing first aid. Provide valuable information to emergency medical services. Recall guidelines about when and how to move victims. Recall basic first aid techniques for treating breath emergencies, choking, severe bleeding, shock, fractures, sprains, strains, and burns.  Course Duration 40 minutes Target Audience  Managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians or any individual working directly with this equipment or product    Requisite Knowledge  None