CPR with AED and First Aid

Course Information: CPR with AED and First Aid is an 8-hour course. This is a combined program designed specifically for the average individual who wishes to have basic first aid knowledge, skills and the confidence to respond. The program is an excellent choice for the community and workplace setting and is consistent with recommendations of the 2010 National First Aid Science Advisory Board, the American Heart Association’s 2010 Guidelines for CPR/AED, and OSHA’s best practices for first aid training programs in the workplace. Beacon offers on-site, client specific and open enrollment opportunities for this course. Child and infant CPR available upon request. 10 student maximum per class.

Key Topics Covered: First Aid Provider-Legal Considerations, Personal Safety, Universal Precautions, Compression-only CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Early Defibrillation, Managing Shock, Respiratory and Circulatory Systems, Recognizing and Emergency, Disease Transmission

Special Notice for KENAI only: Class is subject to cancelation if minimum of 6 students registered is not met. Determination will be made one week prior to class.

Course Duration: 8 hours
Certifications Received: Yes. There is a skills evaluation required for successful completion (certification)
Accreditation: American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
Recertification Interval: 2 years
Prerequisites: None
Course Format: Instructor led / classroom setting. Beacon offers on-site, client specific and open enrollment opportunities for this course.