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First Aid, Health and Safety
Description
This First Aid, Health and Safety course, brought to you by the National Federation of State High School Associations and the American Red Cross, is designed to provide an overview of first aid and the best practices for many first aid situations. The skills taught in this course do not replace professional medical help but offer guidelines and techniques for temporary assistance until advanced medical help arrives.
American Red Cross certification is current for a period of two years from date of course completion (Please note your state association's effective period may differ).
Course Outline
Course comes with
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1. Course Introduction3 Sections
- Welcome
- Assessment
- Summary
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2. Before Giving Care11 Sections
- Learning Objectives
- Your Role in the EMS System
- Emergency Action Planning
- Checking a Conscious Adult or Athlete
- Spinal Injuries
- Checking an Unconscious Adult or Athlete
- The Recovery Position
- Moving an Injured or III Athlete
- Shock
- Blood-Borne Pathogens
- Disease Transmission and Prevention
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3. Breathing Emergencies5 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Respiratory Distress and Respiratory Arrest
- Asthma
- Choking
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4. Sudden Illness9 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Recognizing Sudden Illness
- Seizure
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Sickle Cell Trait
- Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector
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5. Environmental Emergencies6 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Hydration
- Heat Related Emergencies
- Cold Related Emergecies
- Lightning
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6. Soft Tissue Injuries7 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Wounds
- Open Wounds
- Controlling External Bleeding
- Burns
- Special Situations
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7. Injuries to Muscles, Bones,...6 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Types of Injuries
- Splinting An Injury
- Head, Neck, and Back Injuries
- Concussion
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8. Health and Safety in Sports...5 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Psychological and Mental Health
- Eating Disorders
- Female Triad
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9. Health and Safety in Sports...4 Sections
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Skin Conditions and Infections
- Mono
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10. Final Remarks1 Sections
- Congratulations
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11. Course Conclusion1 Sections
- Course Conclusion
This Course Includes
- Approved for 6 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
Cognia Accreditation
The NFHS is an accredited institution by Cognia and exceeds the same high standards that are expected from schools across the country.
Learn moreNFHS National Coaching Credentials
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
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