In order to become certified, learners must complete the pre-class and in-class material, achieve a minimum of 75% on the final test, and participate in 100% of the theory and hands-on lessons.
Once training is completed, learners will have the knowledge and skills needed to provide medical care in emergency situations, provide CPR to adults, children, and infants, and be able to identify when and how to use an AED.
Standard First Aid includes the 13 Emergency First Aid items in addition to the following:
Demonstrate two-rescuer adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin.
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a head injury.
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim with a suspected spinal injury on land..
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a seizure victim.
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim suffering from:
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke hypothermia and frostbite .
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a diabetic emergency.
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a bone or joint injury
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a victim suffering from suspected poisoning.
Demonstrate the recognition and care of a chest injury.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of stress on victims, rescuers, and bystanders, as well as the consequences of an unsuccessful rescue.