Course Overview
This online course is designed to help learners respond appropriately to first aid and emergency situations that may arise at work, home, and around the community. This course is intended to teach basic first aid only; it is not a substitute for full first aid training and certification or CPR training and certification.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify situations that require first aid response
- Assess an environment for safety
- Prioritize and apply first aid measures
- Evaluate appropriate responses to a person in distress
- Select a person to assist when other people are available
- Communicate effectively with 911 and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel
- Summarize the importance of company emergency plans, procedures, and policies