What is CPR first aid training?

CPR first aid training teaches individuals what steps to take to ensure a person who is not breathing, or does not have a heartbeat, to continue to receive oxygen-rich blood to the major organs, especially the brain.

How often is first aid training required?

In most cases, certification should be renewed every three years.

What does basic first aid training include?

Basic first aid training teaches people how to handle life-threatening emergencies such as asthma attacks, choking, burns, heart attacks, poisonings, injuries to the neck, head, and other areas, stroke care, seizure care, diabetic emergencies, and anaphylaxis.

Where to get CPR and first aid training?

Getz Fire provided classes upon request. You can also take courses through organizations such as the Red Cross.

What is AED in first aid training?

AED is the use of an external defibrillator to restart the heart using an electrical shock. It can help to treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

What is first AID training important?

Heart attacks can be deadly in minutes. Arrhythmias can be life-threatening as well. Treating these conditions immediately can restore the heart’s normal beat, saving the victim’s life before first responders can arrive.

What is first aid, and why is it important?

First aid provides skills to individuals to take immediate action to support a person suffering a life-threatening situation until paramedics arrive. It is important because it can help to save a person’s life.