PRT256 – 16.00 Hours
Course Description
The Medic First Aid and CPR Instructor course will qualify attendees to provide training in the application and use of First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillators on both adults and children in addition to providing information on preventing disease from blood borne pathogens. Participants will be provided all materials needed for instruction and will be taught to use lifesaving skills to include the proper use of CPR and first aid procedures.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
TEEX Licensing Requirements
In order to successfully complete this course, participants are required to demonstrate proficiency during all practice session CPR and first aid application scenarios.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.
Topics
- Automated External Defibrillators (AED) – Adult and Infant
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Infant Skills (CPR) and Child Skills (AED/CPR)
- Medic First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Suggested Audience
- EHS professionals
- Hospital and healthcare managers
- Department heads, directors, assistant directors, and senior medical staff
- Public health/health department personnel
- Local emergency management personnel
- First responders
- Others interested in teaching Medic First Aid and CPR awareness level training
Government Programs
- Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits® For information contact Veteranservices@teex.tamu.edu or call (877) 833-9638
Contact Information
Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: (979) 458-9188 | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu