CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Description

Emergencies rarely happen when it is convenient.

A family member collapses without warning. A child begins choking. A coworker suffers a medical emergency. A loved one is injured and needs immediate care.

In those critical moments, the actions taken during the first few minutes can make all the difference.

This comprehensive six-hour CPR/AED & First Aid Certification course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to respond effectively during medical emergencies. Through hands-on training, instructor led discussion, skill building exercises, and realistic emergency response scenarios, students will learn how to recognize emergencies, provide immediate care, and take appropriate action until professional responders arrive.

Whether you need certification for employment, volunteer service, church activities, coaching, caregiving, or simply want to be better prepared to protect the people you care about most, this course provides practical, life saving skills that can make a real difference when every second counts.

No online coursework is required.

All training materials, equipment, and certification fees are included in the course tuition.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a nationally recognized 2-year Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid certification through either the American Red Cross or HSI, depending on the course offering, as well as a certificate of completion for the USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals portion.

Topics Covered

Topic covered include: 

• Recognizing life threatening emergencies
• Scene safety and emergency response priorities
• Adult CPR
• Child CPR
• Infant CPR
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation and safety
• Choking response techniques
• Control of severe bleeding
• Burn care
• Fractures, sprains, and other common injuries
• Stroke recognition and response
• Diabetic emergencies
• Seizures and allergic reactions
• Emergency action planning and communication with emergency responders

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and respond appropriately to a variety of medical emergencies
• Perform high quality CPR on adults, children, and infants
• Safely and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Provide basic first aid for common injuries and medical conditions
• Apply critical decision making skills during emergency situations
• Respond with greater confidence while waiting for professional medical assistance to arrive
• Earn a nationally recognized Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid certification valid for two years

Types

Basic, American Red Cross (First Aid / CPR / AED), CPR / AED (First Aid for Lay Rescuers), Stop the Bleed, USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

A current Driver License or State ID.

Requirements

Course Requirements:

• Students must be at least 14 years of age
• Students must be physically capable of performing chest compressions, kneeling, bending, and participating in hands on skills practice
• Full attendance and active participation in class discussions, skills practice, and hands on learning activities are required to successfully complete the course and earn certification
• Successful completion of all written and/or practical skills assessments required by the certifying organization
• Comfortable clothing suitable for kneeling, bending, and participating in hands on activities is strongly recommended