Intended audience:

This CPR/AED/First Aid training is required within the noted timeframes for the following Talbert House staff:

-          Staff who have not yet been trained (within first 90 days of employment), or

-          Staff whose previous training has expired (within first 90 of employment or as soon as possible after expiration for current staff), or

-          Staff who have current certification from an entity different than American Heart Association (before expiration of current certification).

 This course is also open to the general public and personnel from other agencies.

This training in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED is delivered by American Heart Association approved providers.

Credit upon course completion and successful skill demonstration:

-          4.75 Talbert House General Education credits, and

-          Two years CPR/AED/First Aid certification. 

Description:

At the end of this American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid training, students will be able to:

-          Understand how high-quality CPR improves survival and recognize when someone needs CPR.

-          Perform high quality CPR, alone or with help from bystanders, using chest compressions, breath techniques, and an AED for adults, children, and infants.

-         Help a choking adult, child, or infant.

-         Help someone with a drug overdose emergency.

-         Describe techniques to prevent drowning emergencies.

-         Apply key steps in first aid, including self-protective techniques, and interventions for a variety of life-threatening conditions and emergencies.

-         Describe risks of smoking/vaping, benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and identify injury/illness prevention resources.

Instructional methods:

-          AHA videos

-          Instructor explanation and coaching

-          Skills practice

-          Skills testing

-          Remediation as necessary

Once trained and certified, plan to register for renewal training at least 2 months in advance of the 2-year certification expiration date. If renewal does not occur before certification expiration, it will be necessary to take the full version of the course.

 If unable to attend once registered, unregister for this course and register for another.