This Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed to teach participants how to provide immediate care for injuries and sudden illnesses until professional medical help arrives. The course focuses on building confidence to act in emergency situations and provides essential skills that can be used in both workplace and everyday settings.

Course Overview: Students will learn to recognize emergency situations, provide appropriate first aid interventions, and understand when to seek advanced medical care. The course covers a wide range of common injuries and medical emergencies through scenario-based learning and hands-on practice. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively during the critical first minutes of an emergency.

Key Learning Components:

• Scene safety and assessment techniques

• Recognition of life-threatening emergencies

• Treatment of wounds, burns, and musculoskeletal injuries

• Management of medical emergencies including allergic reactions, heart attack, and stroke

• Environmental emergencies such as heat and cold exposure

• Choking relief for adults and children

• When and how to contact emergency medical services

Course Materials: Each student receives the Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook, which contains all essential course content and serves as a comprehensive reference guide. Updated with the latest science from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, the workbook includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and the bonus Heartsaver First Aid Reference Guide for quick access to critical information.

Target Audience:

• Workplace safety coordinators and employees

• Teachers and childcare providers

• Camp counselors and youth leaders

• Security personnel and law enforcement

• Anyone interested in learning basic first aid skills

Prerequisites: None

Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, valid for two years.

Note: This workbook is also available in digital eBook format. Students should confirm with their Training Center which format is required for their training.