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HEARTSAVER FIRST AID
Heartsaver First Aid
The Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed to prepare people to provide First Aid in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course goals include cognitive and psychomotor objectives. This course is for people with limited or no medical training who need a credential in First Aid. Anyone needing or desiring a Heartsaver First Aid Course completion card can take this course. Course is taught by lecture, video and student participation.


Curriculum Outline
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Review the first aid steps for medical emergencies.
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Breathing problems, chest pain & heart attack, fainting, diabetes, stroke, & seizures.
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Heimlich maneuver.
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Review the first aid steps for injury emergencies.
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Bleeding, mouth injuries, shock, broken bones, sprains & bruises, burns & electrocution.
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Review the first aid steps for environmental emergencies.
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Bites & stings, temperature-related emergencies & poison emergencies.
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Administration of an epinephrine pen.
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Course meets the requirements for Basic First Aid, certification valid for two years.
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Course length is approximately 3-4 hours with a written review exam.
