Injuries, both on and off the job, represent a significant health problem. The outcome of injuries depends on not only the severity of the injury, but also on the rendering of first aid care. Prompt, properly administered first aid care can mean the difference between life and death. This course will cover a variety of emergency scenarios and the appropriate first aid care. Ideal learners are all employees.

Course Objectives:

Recall basic first aid techniques to treat sudden illness (such as fainting, seizures, diabetic emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attacks, asthma attacks and stroke), poisoning, stings and bites, and heat- and cold-related illnesses

Duration: 25 min.