FAQ About First Aid

First aid" is a catch-all phrase that refers to two distinctly different medical needs.Emergency first aid is exactly that - the first response to a life-threatening (or limb-threatening) medical emergency, either an illness or an injury. It's often called first responder training.

First aid is as easy as ABC – airway, breathing and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). In any situation, apply the DRSABCD Action Plan. DRSABCD stands for: Danger – always check the danger to you, any bystanders and then the injured or ill person.


What is an HCP?

Health care personnel (HCP) are persons who have special education on health care and who are directly related to provision of health care services. HCP includes all paid and unpaid persons working in health-care settings.

What is health care provider CPR?

Consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC. Covers breathing and cardiac emergencies – including CPR, AED, and obstructed airway – for adult, child, and infant patients. Free, two-year digital “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” certificate upon course completion.

What is Standard First Aid?

Standard First Aid & CPR. Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

What is CPR AED level C?

Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies depending on the level of CPR chosen. All include training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

What is the meaning of CPR AED?

First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training and certification meets the needs of workplace responders, professional rescuers school staffs, professional responders and healthcare providers, as well as the general public.

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