An overview of First Aid and CPR techniques, taught in an interactive environment, for individuals who care for infants or children, for example, daycare workers. This course focuses on childhood injuries and illnesses and covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, children, and babies; CPR Level B; other topics including choking, airway and breathing emergencies, as well as prevention of disease transmission. Includes an introduction to AED.

Course Content:

  • Preparing to Respond

  • The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System

  • Check, Call, Care

  • Airway Emergencies

  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies

  • First Aid for Respiratory and Caridac Arrest

  • Wound Care