CPR / AED
This 3.5-hour CPR and AED course prepares the layperson to respond to choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies—and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in conjunction with CPR. This National Safety Council course meets the current CPR and ECC Guidelines using a combination of instructor, video-self-instruction, and hands-on training.
Course Content:
- Taking action in an emergency
- Assessing the victim
- Provide basic life support, including airway management, breathing, and circulation
- Using an AED
First Aid / CPR / AED
This 5 1/2-hour First Aid/CPR/AED course prepares the layperson to respond to and manage first aid, choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Participants also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in conjunction with CPR. This National Safety Council course meets the current CPR and ECC Guidelines using a combination of instructor, video-self-instruction, and hands-on training.
Course Content:
- Taking action in an emergency
- Assessing the victim
- Provide basic life support, including airway management, breathing, and circulation
- Using an AED
- Preventing disease transmission
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Heart attack and chest pain
- Bleeding and wound care
- Shock
- Burns
- Serious injuries
- Bone, joint and muscle injuries
- Sudden illness
- Allergic reactions
- Poisoning
- Cold and heat emergencies
Contact Bridget Marrs at marrsbs@wfu.edu for more information or to schedule a class.