SAF101 - Basic First Aid (1.5 HR)

Purpose: Health care personnel will learn the techniques of basic first aid.

Objectives:

1. List the goals of first aid; 
2. Explain basic first aid interventions for a variety of specific situations; 
3. Discuss common medical emergencies and the appropriate care and response; 
4. Explore first aid interventions appropriate to the site of the injury; 
5. Discuss legal implications of providing first aid.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.5 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.5 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.