Denver, CO

How to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies

Adult, Child, Infant CPR

Conscious & unconscious choking adults, children, and infants

Understand how and when to use an AED

Learn the basics, but importance, of First Aid

Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following sudden illnesses: shock, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergencies, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.

Describe methods used to control life-threatening bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.
 

Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding.
 

Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a
tourniquet.
 

Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries and environmental illnesses: burns; head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion); heat stroke; hypothermia; poison exposure.

Certification: CPR/AED/First Aid certification valid 2 year. Must attend all class hours and pass practical skill exams. Written exams are by request only and must pass with at least an 80%. 

Certifications can be done partially online and come in for the skills hands-on portion, done in person in the office.

Ages: 12 and up. [Those ages 12-15 must attend the class with a parent.]

You can take either American Red Cross or Heartsaver course with American Heart Association 

*If this is for an employer, check and see which class and organization they require. They may require a Basic LIfe Support Cert.  Click on the link below for that class.*