Employees are often on the “front line” of an emergency situation. Their ability to respond quickly to injuries can save lives. This course teachs employees how to recognize everyday medical emergencies and care for an injury or illness until professional help arrives.
Ideal for:
- Workplace Responders
- Citizen Rescuers
Topics Include:
- Medical emergencies
- Patient Assessment and Movement
- Scene Assessment
- Injuries and traumatic emergencies
- Personal protective equipment
- Responding to an emergency
- Environmental emergencies
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Legal Issues and consent
- First aid kit contents
Consider These Facts
- 25% of all emergency room visits can be avoided with basic first aid and CPR certification
- Sudden cardiac arrest represents 13% of all workplace deaths
- Nearly 5 million workers were injured on the job in 2012, costing companies $198.2 billion
- 75% of all out-of-hospital heart attacks happen at home
(Source: National Safety Council)
Participants will learn how to:
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Control bleeding
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Care for injuries, wounds and burns
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Treat life-threatening poisoning or choking situations
- Address sudden illnesses
Who would benefit:
- Emergency response teams
- Employees requiring refresher training
- Safety personnel
- General public
- Individuals requiring certification
OSHA Compliance
Your organization must comply with OSHA requirements to protect the lives and health of your employees. NSC makes compliance simple, by bringing the training to your employees.