Course Content:
The Red Cross
Preparing to respond
The EMS system
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and circulation emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
Wound care
Head, neck and spine injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental illnesses
Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)
Glove removal
Primary Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Airway Obstruction
Assisted Ventilation
Basic Life Support special considerations