Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid
Pediatric CPR/AED / First Aid
This is a class that is approved for all daycare providers in Minnesota
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. The care steps in the program are consistent with the 2015 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for CPR and First Aid.
Topics covered include:
Chapter 1: Before Giving Care and Checking an Injured or Ill Person
Chapter 2: Checking an Injured or Ill Person
Chapter 3: Cardiac Emergencies
Chapter 4: Choking
Chapter 5: Sudden Illness
Chapter 6: Traumatic Injuries
Chapter 7: Environmental Injuries and Illnesses
Appendix A: Emergency Moves
Appendix B: Special First Aid Situations
Appendix C: Special Considerations for Signs and Symptoms in Children
Appendix D: Injury Prevention
