ProACT Critical Care Academy

Overview

This course is for students who have completed the Adult Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED online course. The online course is not included in this course enrollment. You may purchase the seperate online course here: https://pacca.corsizio.com/event/682b5f2d96373d96279a9646.

Upon successful completion students will receive a valid 2 year Red Cross digital certificate that is OSHA compliant and meets other workplace and regulatory requirements.

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Prerequisites

Requires the completion of the American Red Cross Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Class. If this has not already been purchased and completed, you will have the option to add it to your enrollment to make you eligible for this class.

Students who completed the adult first aid/CPR/AED online class are also eligible for this skills session, contact support@proactacademy.com to receive enrollment verification.

Required Course Materials

None

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Describe how to recognize an emergency and gain confidence to act.
2. Explain how to lower the risk for infection when giving care.
3. Understand legal concepts as they apply to lay responders, such as consent.
4. Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE.
5. Identify when it is necessary to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
6. Explain how to check an injured or ill person who appears to be unresponsive.
7. Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill person.
8. Demonstrate high-quality CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for a person who is in cardiac arrest.
9. Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking.
10. 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.
11. Describe methods used to control life-threatening bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.
12. Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding.
13. Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a tourniquet.
14. 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.

Details

• Target Audience: Community members
• Modes of instruction: Instructor-led
• Cancellation Policy: ProACT Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded and an option to reschedule will be provided. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. See full policy here.

Accessibility Statement: ProACT Academy is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact your instructor.