UTMB Education Lab: First Aid & CPR Course

The Heartsaver First Aid Course was developed to meet a widespread request for an AHA course that integrates First Aid, CPR, & the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

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Home Meet the Staff BLS/CPR for Licensed BLS/CPR for Unlicensed CPR Guide and Pretest (pdf) First Aid & CPR ACLS PALS Code 99 Basic Dysrhythmia 12-Lead Specialty Classes Instructor Classes	Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Course Date: September 17, October 15, December 11 The class is all day (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, late arrivals will not be permitted and will need to reschedule. Introduction: AHA Heartsaver First Aid Brochure The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches rescuers the knowledge & skills they need to recognize emergencies at the worksite and give aid. Some rescuers are required to take the course as part of their employer's effort to comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations. For others, whose job involves working with the public, such as daycare workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, lifeguards, special ed teachers, & flight attendants taking this course may be a requirement for employment. Course Description: The Heartsaver First Aid Course was developed to meet a widespread request for an AHA course that integrates First Aid, CPR, & the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The Heartsaver First Aid Course consists of 6 sections: 1. General Principles of First Aid 2. Medical Emergencies 3. Injury Emergencies 4. Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) 5. Automatic External Defibrillators 6. Environmental Emergencies The Heartsaver First Aid Course is a video based course and includes manikin practice & case discussions. The course is limited to the emergencies that a first aid rescuer is most likely to encounter at the worksite. Registration and Cost: This class is $15 for UTMB employees and $35 for outside. For further information call us at (409) 772-2823. Course Length: 6 hours Textbook Information: Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED
	The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.