Accidents and medical emergencies can happen anytime, and knowing how to respond quickly can make all the difference. This course provides essential first aid training to help employees recognize, assess, and respond to common workplace injuries and medical conditions. Participants will learn basic life-saving techniques, wound care, and how to assist in critical situations until professional medical help arrives.
Key Topics Covered:
- Recognizing common workplace injuries and medical emergencies
- Proper wound care for cuts, burns, and abrasions
- First aid treatment for strains, sprains, fractures, and shock
- How to recognize and respond to heat-related illnesses (heat exhaustion and heat stroke)
- Identifying signs of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac arrest
- CPR basics and proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- The 5-and-5 method and abdominal thrusts for choking victims
- Workplace first aid kits: essential supplies and proper usage
- When and how to call for emergency medical assistance
By the End of This Course, You Will Have Learned:
- How to provide basic first aid for common workplace injuries
- When to administer CPR or use an AED to assist in cardiac emergencies
- Effective techniques to help a choking victim
- The importance of quick response and emergency preparedness in medical situations
- How to assess an injury or medical condition and determine the need for professional help
This training equips employees with fundamental first aid knowledge, ensuring they are prepared to take swift, effective action in an emergency to protect themselves and their coworkers.