Pediatric trauma is preventable. A certificate from EMSC is given. CPR recertification is included. Persons successfully completing the course shall take the state practical exam for recertification. Refer to HBHM 6005 for practical exam dates.
Certification is valid for two years.
Participants receive the skills and information needed for heart attacks, strokes, and learn to perform CPR on adult, child and infant victims, one and two person CPR, use of masks and Automatic External Defibrillator. Learn obstructed airway management for the adult, child and infant. This course meets the EMT and nursing course prerequisite. Must have CPR training within the last two years. Didactic information and practical skills needed to handle events leading up to, during and following a cardiac arrest are included.