HSI First aid and safety training

 This course will help prepare you to respond to an adult in cardiac  arrest, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  

Topics include:
 

• Sudden cardiac arrest  • Preparing to help
• Caring for cardiac arrest: CPR                      • Using an AED   • Multiple providers •Choking
 

This course conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.
 

By successfully completing this online class, students will receive a  Certificate of Online Training. If a certification card is needed,  student must successfully complete a hands-on skill session with a  currently authorized ASHI or MEDIC First Aid Instructor. 

This program uses a step-by-step procedure and skill guide to provide  guidance for assessing, prioritizing, and stopping life-threatening  bleeding based on scientific evidence, national guidelines, and the  consensus of experts.

HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding is an excellent supplement to our CPR and First Aid programs.

 This course was created for school employees, child care providers,  youth sports coaches and parents who may need to respond to medical  emergencies involving children.

 This course is based upon the 2015 CPR and First Aid Guidelines, Caring  for Our Children, 3rd Ed and other evidence-based treatment  recommendations.
 

By successfully completing this online class, students will receive a  Certificate of Online Training. If a certification card is needed,  student must successfully complete a hands-on skill session with a  currently authorized ASHI or MEDIC First Aid Instructor. 

HSI Basic Life Support (BLS) reflects the latest resuscitation  science and treatment recommendations published by the International  Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and it conforms with the  2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC  and the annual Guidelines Update. 

Continuing Education Hours Available:  Emergency Medical Services (CAPCE) and Dental Professionals (AGD/PACE). 

All individuals who participate in an ACLS class must be previously trained, skilled, and be able to:

• Perform high-quality basic life support (BLS)
• Read and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Understand cardiovascular pharmacology, prepare and administer essential cardiovascular medications.

Continuing  education (CE) hours for EMS professionals are available for ACLS from  HSI, a CAPCE-accredited organization.