AHA HeartSaver AED CPR (We recommend this course for those in non-healthcare fields)
The Heartsaver AED course teaches lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child, and infant victims. Extensive practice on mannequins is covered in this video led course. All standard HeartSaver courses offered by the Holliston Fire Dept. now include Adult/Infant/Child Modules and the use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The Infant section may be omitted for private courses.
Test: None
Who's this Class For: All lay rescuers, such as employees in the workplace, daycare employees, babysitters, firefighters, police, airline personnel, security guards, camp counselors, bus drivers, life-guards, family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death (most of us), other lay rescuers, and those who may have a need to respond to an emergency (all of us!).
Length of Class: 3 – 3.5 hours (depends on number of students).
Pre-requisite: None
Cost: HeartSaver Card Only:
$5.00$8.00 (effective 7/1/2010) Heartsaver Card and Book: $16.25
The HealthCare Provider Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child, and infant victims (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen) as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital.
Test: Required for completion card
Who's this Class For: Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows or medical nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel.
Length of Class: Approx 4.5 hours
Pre-requisite: None
Cost: HealthCare Provider Card Only:
$5.00$8.00 (effective 7/1/2010) HealthCare Provider Card and Book: $20.25
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Video and lecture based training includes recognition and treatment of seizures, bleeding and shock, wounds, burns, head and spine injuries, joint and muscle injuries, sudden illnesses (fainting, diabetic emergencies), poisoning, cold and heat related emergencies. Focus is on recognition, scene safety and control, contacting emergency resources and providing First-Aid prior to the arrival of Emergency resources.
Test: Required for completion card
Who's this Class For: All lay rescuers, such as employees in the workplace, daycare employees, babysitters, firefighters, police, airline personnel, security guards, family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death (most of us), other lay rescuers, and those who may have a need to respond to an emergency (all of us!).
Length of Class: 3 hours
Pre-requisite: None. It is recommended, but not required, to take a CPR class prior to taking this class.
Cost: AAOS First Aid: $15.00 (includes card and required book)
National Safety Council Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
Video and lecture based training focuses on Universal Body Precautions for the Healthcare Provider or general public. Recommended for all that are certified in CPR, First Aid, First Responder, EMT and all other Healthcare Professionals. Identification of Blood and Airborne pathogens and the Universal Body Precautions we all should take to avoid exposure.
Length of Class: 2 hours
Pre-requisite: None.
Cost: National Safety Council Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens: $10.00 (includes card and required book)
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