Basic Emergency Response, CPR, and First Aid Awareness
Awareness of what to do in the first minutes of a medical emergency: recognizing cardiac arrest, stroke, seizures, overdose, choking, severe bleeding and other emergencies; calling 911; hands-only CPR and AED awareness; naloxone; basic first aid; emergency supplies; and each employee's responsibilities. Not a CPR or first aid certification.
Online, self-paced · about 25 minutes · graded exam and certificate
Who should take it
All employees. Staff whose roles require CPR, BLS or first aid certification must complete a hands-on certification course from a recognized provider separately.
Awareness education only. This course is not CPR, BLS or first aid certification and doesn't verify hands-on skills. Certification requires a hands-on certification course with skills testing, from a recognized provider. Naloxone use and Good Samaritan protections depend on state law and your organization's policy.
What employees will learn
- ✓Recognize common medical emergencies.
- ✓Activate emergency medical services and direct help effectively.
- ✓Describe hands-only CPR and how an AED is used.
- ✓Recognize an opioid overdose and describe naloxone use.
- ✓Describe basic first aid for bleeding, seizures and choking.
- ✓Know where emergency supplies are and your responsibilities.
Topics covered
- •Recognizing medical emergencies
- •Activating emergency medical services
- •AED awareness
- •Basic first aid principles
- •Emergency supplies
- •Employee response responsibilities
Sources this course is based on
This course is not accredited for continuing education credit and is not approved by a government agency. Training supports, but does not guarantee, your organization's compliance. Course content explains federal rules and accepted practice; state requirements may differ.