First Aid & CPR - Fire LLC

First Aid & CPR

First-aid and CPR training shall be conducted using the conventional methods of training such as lecture, demonstration, practical exercise and examination (both written and practical). The length of training must be sufficient to assure that trainees understand the concepts of first aid and can demonstrate their ability to perform the various procedures contained in the outline below.

After successfully completing this course, learners will have the competent

• CPR

• The definition of first aid.

• Patient assessment & evaluating the appropriate response to a person in distress

• Legal issues of applying first aid (Good Samaritan Laws).

• Basic anatomy.

• Area assessment (situational awareness)

• Prioritize and apply first aid measures

• Selecting a person to assist, If and when other people are available

• Effective communication with 911/dispatch and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel

• Summarize the importance of the emergency action plan, procedures, and policies

• Defining and indentifying Unconsciousness

•  Application of dressings and slings.

•  Treatment of strains, sprains, and fractures.

•  Immobilization of injured persons.

•  Handling and transporting injured persons, if neccessary.

•  Treatment of bites, stings, or contact with poisonous plants or

animals.

OSHA Publication(s)

• https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3317first-aid.pdf