CPR@Work - CPR, First Aid, and Disaster Prep Training Center Serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

First Aid is the term used to describe the first steps taken to assist someone who has become injured or severely ill. While First Aid does not take the place of care by qualified physicians, it bridges the time gap between the onset of the incident and arrival at a healthcare facility. First Aid techniques provide patient stabilization, save lives and are typically performed with very little equipment.

The following topics are covered in this class:

Basic First Aid
- Legal aspects of providing First Aid
- Infectious diseases
- Proper removal of contaminated gloves

Responding to Emergencies
- Emergency Action Steps
- Physical assessment
- Emergency moves
- Recovery position

Bleeding, Shock, and Soft Tissues Injuries
- Severe bleeding and shock
- Major wounds
- Minor wounds
- Burns
- Bites and stings
- Dental injuries
- Eye and nose injuries

Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
- Injuries to limbs
- Injuries to spine
- Head injury

Sudden Illness
- Asthma
- Severe allergic reaction
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Poisoning

Heat-Related and Cold-Related Illness and Injuries
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia

Our First Aid classes can be setup to offer programming based on a variety of American Heart Association curriculum including Friends and Family and Heartsaver. Depending on the modules you choose to have us teach, there may be a written and practical test. Should a test be administered, participants will receive a course completion card. All participants will receive a CPR@Work course completion certificate.

First Aid Classes