First Aid Course

First Aid is the primary medical care given to an ill or injured person until the paramedics arrive and take charge. Join now for earning CE credit hours and a printable wallet card after passing the test.

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Chapters	CE Credits	Validity	Cost	Duration	ECC	Exam Attempts	Wallet Card
13	2.0	2 Years	$14.95	1-2 Hrs	Compliant	Unlimited	Download/Print/Mail

Chapters13
CE Credits2.0
Validity2 Years
Cost$14.95
Duration1-2 Hrs
ECCCompliant
Exam AttemptsUnlimited
Wallet CardDownload/Print/Mail

Chapter 1: First Aid – Introduction

Even when we take safety precautions in our daily lives, emergencies can still happen. That’s why understanding basic First Aid is so important. Being prepared gives you the confidence to act quickly when someone needs help.

First Aid is the immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill before professional medical help arrives. This can include cleaning minor cuts and scrapes, treating burns, helping someone with heat stress, and more.

This course follows current nationally accepted guidelines and is designed to teach you practical First Aid skills. By the end of this training, you’ll be better prepared to recognize emergencies and make sound decisions when it matters most.

Course Topics Outline

Introduction
First Aid Basics
Safety Precautions
Breathing Emergencies
Choking Emergencies
Nervous System and Cardiac Emergencies
Allergy Emergencies
Bites and Sting Emergencies
Heat and Cold-Related Emergencies
Wound Emergencies
Muscle, Bone, and Joint Emergencies
Burn Emergencies
Poison Emergencies

Course Objective & Accreditation

Program Title: First Aid Course

Release date: March 1, 2026
PIM Expiration date: February 28, 2027
Estimated time to complete activity: 2 hours

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

List Objectives

Understanding the fundamental principles of first aid and the role of a first responder.
Recognizing and assessing various medical emergencies, including injuries and sudden illnesses.
Learning appropriate interventions for common emergencies, such as bleeding, fractures, burns, and shock.
Developing the ability to perform essential first aid techniques confidently and effectively.
Complying with current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines and best practices.

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™, for MD/OD, AAPA credit for physician assistants, ADA credit for Dentist, ANCC credit for RN, APRN, NP’s, ASWB credit for SW, LCSW and CDR credit for Dietitians.

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