Fundamentals of First Aid is designed to give everyday people the skills and knowledge to help their community bridge the time between an emergency and the arrival of professional help. We encourage everyone, regardless of experience, to attend and take their first aid skills to the next level.
This class is consists of two 3-hour segments in which you will learn how to care for someone experiencing an emergency as you wait for professional help to arrive. This class will help you become comfortable with proven first aid techniques for serious bleeding, chest injuries, a compromised airway, spinal injuries, broken bones, and more. The step-by-step training will allow you to master these essential techniques at your own pace so that you can bridge the gap between an injury’s onset and the arrival of first responders.
Course Sections:
- Patient Assessment
- Traumatic Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Building Your Own Emergency First-Aid Kit
Upon Completion:
- You receive a USCCA Fundamentals of First Aid textbook if purchased with ticket
- You receive a USCCA/BC Medical certificate of attendance
Before You Come:
- You must be at least 15 years old
- You should wear clothes that can get dirty – Bring a notepad, pen, and snacks
