First Aid: Bites, Stings, and Reactions
Learning objectives
- Recognize common signs of medical emergencies caused by environmental and animal hazards such as bites, stings, and toxic plants.
- Describe when and how to apply the American Red Cross Three Cs framework (Check, Call, Care) in these scenarios.
- Demonstrate first aid responses for bug bites, stings, animal bites, and toxic plant reactions.
- Identify special considerations (such as allergic reactions or risk of infection) that may require immediate escalation.
Course overview
Bites and stings happen fast, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference. This course teaches how to recognize symptoms of mild and severe reactions, give first aid for insect and animal bites, and identify when emergency help is needed. You’ll learn how to stay calm, act quickly, and protect yourself and others from infection or allergic complications.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 6 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 7590
English
Course Outline
- Recognize the Emergency
- The Three Cs Check, Call, Care
- First Aid in Action
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.151