Description

Approximately a 6-hour combination course designed to teach members of the general public how to assess and treat injuries and medical or environmental emergencies until professional help arrives. Skills focus on keeping the rescuer safe while providing life-saving assistance to the patient in a variety of scenarios. Students learn proper techniques to use when treating internal or external bleeding; dealing with anaphylactic shock; managing bone and joint injuries; burn care; recognizing symptoms of heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies, and more. Students also learn proper CPR techniques, how and when to use an AED (automated external defibrillator), and how to relieve choking for adults, children, and infants. The use of a barrier device to prevent contamination during rescue breathing is also addressed. This combination course satisfies the First Aid and CPR requirements for childcare providers in the State of Maryland. Upon successful course completion, students receive a certification card valid for two years.