Intended for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire or are required to be certified in basic emergency medical care.

• Reflecting the 2015 American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) & American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Basic First Aid
• Definition of a First Aid Provider
  • Legal Parameters
  • Recognizing an Emergency/Deciding to Act
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Action Plan(EAP)/ EMS
  • Scene Safety and General Impressions
  • Primary/Secondary Assessments
  • Recovery/Haines Positioning
  • Medical Emergency Cases
  • Environmental Emergency Cases

Course time based on 1 instructor: 6 students: 2 manikins

Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

The Course requires renewal in every 2 years, including skills practice and skills testing.

• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Required for successful completion (certification)

Written Evaluation: required when specified by organizational, local, or state regulation.

Skills Evaluation: all students must perform required skills competently without assistance.

Students receive an ASHI Basic First Aid course completion card, valid for two years.

CME Credit Hours TO be Announced