First Aid and CPR
Workforce Development | Public Safety
Program Description
Saving the life of a co-worker, or even a family member, starts with knowing how to help. The CPR/AED/First Aid class teaches you everything you need to know to deal with an emergency calmly and confidently until first responders arrive.
Standard CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare professional is available for customized training.
Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) programs are offered in association with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians-two of the most renowned medical organizations in the world. These organizations provide medical direction to ECSI and stand behind the content of our training materials. Our programs are consistent with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations and meet or exceed the American Health Association (AHA) guidelines.
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Program Start Date
Based on organization needs
Program Completion Date
Based on organization needs
Program Cost
$35 per person (base price)
First Aid and CPR Certification
What You'll Learn
Basic first aid for injury, environmental, and medical emergencies
Appropriate application and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Response to adult and pediatric choking
Adult and Pediatric CPR
Career Outlook
While there are no careers in first aid and CPR, this can be a great first step to EMR/EMT training, or provide you with required certifications to respond to injury and emergency as an athletic coach, teacher, or even just a bystander.
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EMR
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class is the first level of EMS Certification and is widely used in fire departments, police departments, manufacturing, and industry. Students will receive training in the initial management of situations, including personal safety, scene safety, patient assessment, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), and initial stabilization for medical and trauma patients until help arrives. This class will prepare students for EMR Certification with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS and result in a certificate from the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).
EMT
This program covers topics including patient assessment, cardiac arrest management, airway management, patient immobilization, diabetic emergencies, strokes and seizures, and information about the emergency response system. The educational components of this program area serve the staff training needs of fire departments, ambulance services, and other pre-hospital care providers. The successful completion of the course permits you to sit for the national NREMT exam.
EMS Continuing Education
NPRC is an approved EMS continuing education provider with the Pennsylvania Department of Health for clinical patient care, emergency vehicle operations, and other- non-clinical areas. The National Registry accepts this state-approved education. NPRC can customize continuing education courses to fit your organization's needs.
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