Basic First Aid
Time: 2 – 3 Hour Class (Customized for client needs)
Certification and Credit: Two year ASHI certification is issued upon successful completion.
Prerequisite: None.
Description: As recommended by OSHA guidelines, this class is customized to cover the known and anticipated risks of the specific work environment. Treatment of minor injuries and management of more serious injuries are covered. This course provides training on first aid, medical emergencies, injuries, environmental emergencies and, optionally, behavioral emergencies.
First Aid topics can include:
- Bleeding (internal / external)
- Burns (thermal / electrical / chemical)
- Sprains / Strains / Contusions / Fractures
- Allergic Reactions (including epinephrine administration)
- Breathing Emergencies
- Heat & Cold Emergencies
Other specific topics of interest can be requested in advance. This class is often taught along with CPR / AED.
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Advanced First Aid for Non-EMS Personnel
Time: New: 16 – 24 hours (The course can be conducted in as little as two days <8 hours per day> or in shorter sessions over several weeks or months.) Renewal: 8 hours
Certification & Credits: A two certification is issued upon completion through the American Safety and Health Institute.
Prerequisite: CPR / AED Certification & BBP Certification (can be conducted in conjunction with Advanced First Aid)
Description: Advanced First Aid prepares participants to recognize and act in an emergency to sustain life. This program exceeds OSHA guidelines for emergency care. It is intended for work-place emergency response team members who are not licensed healthcare providers and can be customized for the environment. Medical, Injury, Environmental, and Behavioral emergencies are addressed.
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First Aid Seminar
Time: 1 – 2 Hour
Certification and Credit: None.
Prerequisite: None.
Description: This First Aid seminar covers the most common first aid topics but does not include hands-on practice. This can be set up as a “lunch and learn” seminar at a business, or for private groups at schools or churches.
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Sprains & Strains
- Allergic Reactions
- Heat & Cold Emergencies
- Heart Attack / Stroke
- General First Aid Overview
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Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Administration
Time: 1 hour
This course covers the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to care for a person having a severe allergic reaction, including how to administer epinephrine using an EpiPen® as well as the Auvi‑Q™ autoinjector.
Severe allergic reactions can occur in seconds, but can be alleviated if medication is available and the patient is treated quickly and correctly. People who know they are allergic to certain substances may be prepared with an anaphylaxis kit, containing one or more doses of the drug epinephrine. Epinephrine can be injected into the body to counteract the anaphylactic reactions.
This class will prepare you to assist children and adults experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
Course Completion Card: An ASHI Certification is issued upon successful completion
Continuing Education (CE) for Illinois Teachers: A maximum of 1 CPDU can be issued for this class.
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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Time: 1 – 2 hours
Certification and Credit: The program assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.10.0) when combined with Site-Specific Information concerning internal policies regarding bloodborne pathogens. A one year certification issued upon successful completion.
Prerequisite: None
Description: Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training includes information that will help students understand risks of exposure and how to reduce them for themselves and others. Topics include:
- Exposure Prevention
- Dealing with exposure
- Decontamination
- Reporting
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