Merit Badge
When an emergency happens, be prepared.
Hands-on training. We are not just a "show and tell" , after instructions are provided we put you to the test.
Merit Badge
FIRST AID,
CPR & AED
ENHANCED
This course has been designed using extensive research and testing to improve mastery and retention over the long-term.
We cover all the lessons taught in our Standard Version + we infuse additional drills and scenarios that each participant will be a part of.
Multiple drills have been added to enhance various types of emergencies.
THIS IS A CONTACTLESS CLASS, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PHYSICALLY INTERACT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS.
Participants Will Learn To
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Recognize a medical emergency
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Handle emergencies situation in different environments.
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Act appropriately and effectively and sustain life until professional help arrives
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Focus on situational awareness
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Deliver First Aid on multiple victims
Who Would Benefit
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Private Security Teams
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Lifeguards
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Coaches for Private Sporting Events
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Bartenders
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Parent Volunteers for Boy/Girl Scouts
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Parents
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Chaperones for Children Events
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Hiking & Camping People
Course Information
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8.0 hour class (ENHANCED)
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Class is divided into 2 back-ro-back Saturday sessions (4 hours each Saturday)
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Class Times: 9am to 1pm (each Saturday)
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Meets ALL OSHA First Aid Standard 29 CFR 1910.51
Materials Included
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Participant Guide, Pens, Highlighters, Post-it-Notes, Personal Hand Sanitizer
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Quick Reference Guide
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Access to the NSC online video library
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First Aid Packets for classroom activities (gloves, gauze, triangular bandage, rolled gauze bandage)
Course Lessons
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Acting in an Emergency
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Preventing Disease Transmission
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Check the Victim
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Recovery Position
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Bleeding and Wound Care
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Shock
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Burns
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Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries
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Spinal Injury
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Concussion and Head Injury
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Heart Attack and Chest Pain
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Stroke
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Asthma
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Diabetic Emergency
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Using an Auto-Injector
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Poisoning
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Allergic Reactions and Anaphylactic Shock
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Cold and Heat Emergencies
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Rescuing and Moving Victims
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Adult CPR 1-1 Rescuer to Victim
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Adult CPR 2-1 Rescuers to Victim
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Adult AED
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Pediatric CPR 1-1 Rescuer to Victim
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Pediatric AED
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Choking (Adult & Pediatric)
You will be certified on BOTH Adult & Pediatric (toddler & infant) Victims.
Course Cost
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$50 Per Student
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Certification Card is good for 2 years
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Issued by the National Safety Council
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Minimum enrollment - 3 participants
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Maximum enrollment - 10 participants
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Eligible to enroll for FREE in the OptimumLife Partner-Return classes. Follow us on Facebook for class announcements or visit our webpage on the 1st & 15th of each month for updates.