First Aid: Choking
Learning objectives
- Identify the signs of a choking emergency in adults, children, and infants.
- Explain the lThree Csr (Check, Call, Care) as applied to choking situations.
- Demonstrate the proper steps for assisting a choking adult, child, or infant.
- Describe special considerations for populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, or those with disabilities.
- Recall key takeaways for immediate response and prevention of further harm.
Course overview
Choking can become life-threatening within minutes, so recognizing the signs and responding decisively is critical. Here, you’ll learn how to identify when someone’s airway is blocked and what physical techniques safely and effectively clear it. These skills help you act quickly and adapt your response for adults, children, and special populations.
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.
- 4 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 7591
English
Course Outline
- Recognizing the Emergency
- The Three Cs
- Special Considerations
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.151