First aid is the temporary and immediate care of a person who is injured or ill. Its purpose is to save lives, prevent further injury, relieve pain, and control shock until medical aid can be obtained. In this course, you will learn about the emotional stress associated with emergencies, the symptoms of stress, and procedures to address stress when identified. Additionally, this training covers the knowledge and skills needed to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. Throughout the course, you will learn how to safely move an injured person and practice Compression-only CPR, Standard CPR, and High-Performance CPR through hands-on floor exercises.

This course is approved by both the American Heart Association and International Liaison Commission on Resuscitation for adult learners. It covers approved material on emergency medicine for lay responders.

Topics covered in this course include the use of Narcan, the increased administration of fentanyl through transdermal patches, and the risk these patches pose to lay responders. Instructors may discuss the important decisions managers need to make such as reporting patch discovery, handling, and disposal. For more information on this subject, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers valuable resources.

NOTE:The instructor will provide First Aid/CPR cards that are effective for two years from the date of issue to those participants who successfully complete the course.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Approach an emergency safely.
• Know the laws that apply to lay responders.
• Administer CPR.
• Use an AED.
• Demonstrate the principles of First Aid.

Intended Audience: Employees who are required to have a Basic First Aid card as stated in WAC 296-800-150.