Course Descriptions

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Basic First Aid - This course teaches initial assessment, EMS activation, assessment of responsiveness, bleeding, burns, shock, illness warning signs, injury assessment, heat and cold related emergencies and specific body injuries.

Adult/Child/Infant CPR - This course teaches chain of survival, activation of EMS, emergency response, understanding what CPR is and a hands on skill check of CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction. This course also discusses adult information on heart attacks and strokes as well as specific childhood injuries. Infant and adult manikins are used

Basic First Aid & Adult/Child/Infant CPR - This class will cover pediatric and adult first aid, initial assessment, barriers to contamination, clearing airways, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, CPR, AED demonstration and awareness (certification optional), bleeding, shock, sudden illness, injury assessment, heat and cold related emergencies and specific body injuries. Infant

CPR for the Professional Rescuer - The goal of the CPR PRO is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective basic life support in an emergency. Course content includes infant, child and adult CPR modules, two rescuer CPR, Bag Valve Mask, defibrillation and more. This course contains the required curriculum for, among others, Lifeguards, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Nurses, CNA care providers and Doctors.

Bloodborne Pathogens/ HIV Awareness - This course meets OSHA 29 CFR regulations. We focus on Bloodborne diseases (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C), the use of personal protective equipment, and the requirements of an exposure control plan.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) - This course covers recognition of unresponsive victims, review of equipment operation and maintenance, discussion of treatment and valuable hands on practice designed to increase skills

Child And Babysitting Safety (CABS) - This course reviews basic first aid injuries and management. There is a short written exam following the review. We then review adult, child, and infant CPR and choking. You are asked to demonstrate on manikins your comprehension of the materials and techniques.

Wilderness First Aid is a 3-day, 16-24 hour course for those who do more serious wilderness activities. It is the choice of many wilderness trip leaders and guides. It is also suitable for those who will be participating in 2-4 day trips where they may have to care for a patient for hours before help can arrive. WFA presents wilderness topics in more detail, provides more time for skills practice, and also includes role-playing wilderness accident scenarios. This course does not include CPR instruction.
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Wilderness First Responder is a 9-day, 60-80 hour course that is the standard for outdoor wilderness professionals and others who want a higher level of training, or require WFR certification. Many organizations require this as part of their job qualifications. It includes all topics covered in the WFA plus numerous additional topics. The course is recommended for outdoor professionals as well as outdoor recreationlists who lead adventure trips and those who are in the backcountry for extended periods and may have to care for a patient for days. The course length may vary depending on whether the class has had previous training, or does enough reading and preparation to reduce the need for extended lectures. Skills’ training is intensive, with many role-playing wilderness accident scenarios. This course does not include CPR instruction

All programs are catered to your work environment and needs.

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