Following are the descriptions of the Health and Safety courses offered in southeastern Connecticut.

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Covers Adult CPR and First Aid. Optional modules that can be added are, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Slips Trips & Falls, Ergonomics, Your Heart Matters, Back Injury Prevention, Managing Stress, & Workplace Violence Awareness. An Infant & Child CPR segment may also be added. This course also helps meet OSHA work site first aid training requirements. Students receive two certificates, a Adult CPR certificate (Good for 1 year) and a First Aid certificate (Good for 3 years) upon completion.

(No Age Restrictions)

A comprehensive course that covers Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid procedures. Learn when and how to use the emergency medical system, and how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Optional modules that can be added as needed are, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Slips Trips & Falls, Ergonomics, Your Heart Matters, Back Injury Prevention, Managing Stress, & Workplace Violence Awareness. This course helps meet OSHA work site first aid training requirements. Students receive two certificates, a CPR certificate (Good for 1 year) and a First Aid certificate (Good for 3 years) upon completion.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches Adult Rescue breathing, blocked airway and CPR skills. Students will also learn to recognize signs & symptoms of a heart attack and healthy living habits. Optional modules that can be added as needed are, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Slips Trips & Falls, Ergonomics, Your Heart Matters, Back Injury Prevention, Managing Stress, & Workplace Violence Awareness.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches Infant Rescue breathing, blocked airway and CPR skills. Students will learn how to reduce the risk of injuries and how to activate the Emergency Medical System.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches Child Rescue breathing, blocked airway and CPR skills. Students will learn how to reduce the risks of injuries at home and at school/play. They will also learn how to activate the Emergency Medical System.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches Adult, Child, & Infant rescue breathing, blocked airway and CPR skills. Students will learn to recognize signs & symptoms of a heart attack and healthy living habits. They are taught how to reduce the risks of injuries at home and at work/play. They also learn how to activate the Emergency Medical System. Optional modules that can be added as needed are, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Slips Trips & Falls, Ergonomics, Your Heart Matters, Back Injury Prevention, Managing Stress, & Workplace Violence Awareness.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches Adult rescue breathing, choking CPR and first aid skills. Students learn how to care for sports related first aid emergencies. They also learn what the coach’s responsibilities, how to identify and eliminate/minimize potentially hazardous conditions and how they impact injury prevention for at athletes. Upon completion students receive a 1 year CPR and 3 year Sport Safety certificate.

(No Age Restrictions)

Introduces children to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock, and other emergencies. Upon completion students receive a non-expiring certificate.

Teaches professional rescuers (those with a duty to respond) basic and advanced Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid skills. Students also learn how the body systems function and the use of both resuscitation and bag-valve masks. A one year certificate is issued upon completion.

(No Age Restrictions)

Training includes what is an AED and how an AED works, the role of CPR in a Cardiac arrest, and how to use an AED in an emergency. Teaches individuals the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator. A one year certificate is issued upon completion.

(No Age Restrictions)

Teaches adults to administer First Aid and Infant/Child CPR, prevent accidents, and recognize communicable diseases in children. They learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and what steps to take in protecting the child and reporting procedures. They learn to develop an awareness of the needs of children & infants in their various stages of growth. Also appropriate for parents, grandparents, and child caregivers. Upon completion students receive a 1 year Infant & Child CPR and a 3 year Child Care Certificate.

(No Age Restrictions)

The course includes instruction in critical first aid and problem solving skills when clear thinking can be difficult. It covers basic care routines like feeding, diapering, dressing, and preparing simple meals for infants and children as well as handling bedtime issues and choosing age appropriate toys and games. This training will help participants develop skills in five critical areas: leadership, safety, safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism. The course is designed to teach young people the best way to keep themselves and the children in their care safe. (Students receive a non-expiring certificate)

Led by volunteer Aquatic & First Aid Experts, this course leads to Lifeguard Certification, Rescuer CPR, and Authorization to teach Basic First Aid.

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