It emphasizes how to recognize and provide care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies, how to perform two-rescuer CPR, what to do in special situations, and how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Practice with a one-way air valve is required. Students will receive 10.5 contact hours. The information in this course teaches you how to provide care for choking emergencies in infant, children, and adults. This 2-week long course prepares individuals for nursing home and home health care professions and teaches the skills and knowledge necessary for passing the State Board Exam.
Students learn through classroom settings, as well as by doing practical, clinical studies.
This 6.5-hour course was developed in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee and is designed for coaches, parents, teachers, or anyone who deals with children, athletes, or people participating in sporting events. The course stresses the prevention of sports-related injuries. Pet First Aid is a 2-hour, newly developed course that teaches pet owners how to care for their sick and injured pets. Emphasis is placed on how to recognize symptoms of illness, how to prevent injuries, and when to seek advanced medical care.