Basic First Aid Overview
Learning objectives
- Recall how to respond to conscious and unconscious victims, treat shock, and perform hands-only CPR
- Recognize symptoms of and responses to respiratory distress, heart attack, and cardiac arrest
- Identify appropriate responses to bleeding, puncture wounds, and burns
- Recognize the symptoms of, and appropriate first aid responses to a variety of medical emergencies, such as strokes, fainting, and seizures
Course overview
In this lesson you will learn how to determine the most appropriate next steps when assisting victims with minor injuries, and how to provide appropriate care for those with serious injuries while waiting for EMS to arrive.
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.
- 17 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Basic First Aid Overview
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart K - Medical and First Aid 1910.151 - Medical Services and First Aid