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First Aid Basics Medical Emergencies Injury Emergencies Environmental Emergencies CPR and AED Training Options Q&A Segment
Exposure to Blood
Bloodborne diseases are caused by germs A rescuer may catch a disease if germs in someone elses blood or body fluids enter the rescuers body Rescuers should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep from touching the injured persons blood or body fluids
Medical Emergencies
Allergic Reactions
People can be allergic to many things, including: Foods such as eggs, nuts, and chocolate Insect stings or bites, especially bee or wasp stings
Injury Emergencies
Bandaging
A bandage is material used to protect or cover an injured body part A bandage may also help keep pressure on the wound
Burns
Burns are injuries that can be caused by contact with heat, electricity, or chemicals Heat burns can be caused by contact with fire, a hot surface, a hot liquid, or steam If someone with a burn gets too cold, they can get hypothermia
Burns
Small burns
Large burns
Electrical Injuries
Electricity can burn the body on the inside and outside Electricity can stop breathing or cause a deadly abnormal heart rhythm Electricity may leave only small marks on the body
Electrical Injuries
Environmental Emergencies
Heat Cramps
Most heat-related emergencies are caused by vigorous exercise Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms, most often in the calves, arms, stomach muscles, and back Signs of heat cramps include muscle cramps, sweating, and headache
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that often turns into heat stroke It often occurs when someone exercises in the heat and sweats a lot Signs of heat exhaustion include sweating, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, muscle cramps, feeling faint, and fatigue
Heat Exhaustion
Compressions
A compression is the act of pushing on the chest People often dont push hard enough because theyre afraid of hurting the victim An injury is unlikely, but it is better than death It is better to push too hard than not hard enough
Compressions
Give Breaths
Compressions are the most important part of CPR If you are also able to give breaths, you will help even more Your breaths need to make the chest rise When the chest rises, you know the person has taken in enough air
Give Breaths
Use an AED
If you start CPR and then use an AED within a few minutes, you will have the best chance of saving a life AEDs are safe, accurate, and easy to use
Training Options
Heartsaver Courses
Course Name eLearning Course Completion Time Classroom Course Completion Time
Heartsaver First Aid Heartsaver CPR AED Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens
1 1 hours online; up to 1 hour for skills session 30 minutes 1 hour online; up to 1 hour for skills session 1 - 2 hours online; up to 1 hour for skills session 1 hour online; skills session not required
2-3 hours
3-4 hours
5-7 hours
1 hour
Training Options
HeartQuarters Training Direct Links PRO Package Authorized AHA Training Centers
Resources
www.OnlineAHA.org www.heart.org/heartquarters www.heart.org/eccclassconnector www.heart.org/instructor
Summary
According to OSHA, more than 3.3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace First Aid, CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens training is a must do in keeping your employees safe eLearning is effective as classroom-based training
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