Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies
Course Description:
| When a serious injury occurs at the workplace, you must think and act quickly. Medical assistance may be only minutes away, but, sometimes, seconds count. What you do in those first few seconds and minutes can make the difference between life and death. Quick, calm, and correct action can make all the difference. That’s why knowledge of basic first aid is so important. First aid is emergency care given to the sick or injured before medical personnel arrive. This session is an overview of first aid techniques and priorities. |
Course Duration: 27 minutes
Why “Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies” Matters:
- Assess emergency situations
- Determine when first aid is needed
- Identify signs and symptoms of workplace medical emergencies
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures for medical emergencies
Key Points:
- Medical emergencies can happen anytime on the job.
- When a coworker is injured, you have to act quickly, calmly, and correctly.
- The best way to prepare for workplace medical emergencies is to be certified in first aid and CPR.
