american red cross course offerings

Our most popular choice for agencies/ host home providers working with adults with IDD.  Successful completion provides a 2-year certification.  

The most comprehensive course for those needing CPR certification for all ages and AED training.  Successful completion provides a 2-year certification. 

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Define the terms bloodborne pathogen and other potentially infectious materials.
• Understand how infections can be spread from one person to another.
• List the bloodborne pathogens that are of most concern in the workplace.
• Understand the responsibilities both the employer and the employee have in protecting the employee from exposure to bloodborne pathogens on the job.
• Describe the contents of an exposure control plan and understand the importance of being familiar with the exposure control plan at their place of employment.
• Describe the difference between engineering controls and work practice controls and give examples of each.
• Explain what it means to take standard precautions and describe examples of practices that are included as part of
  standard precautions.
• Describe when and how to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
• Demonstrate proper technique for removing disposable gloves.
• Describe when and how to wash their hands to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
• Describe proper technique for cleaning equipment and surfaces soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials and for disposing of contaminated materials.
• Describe what to do if an exposure incident occurs.
• Demonstrate the correct response to an incident involving bloodborne pathogens 

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

•  Describe anaphylaxis.
• Differentiate between a mild allergic and a severe (anaphylactic) reaction.
•  Apply the emergency action steps to an anaphylaxis emergency.
• Identify the steps for administering and demonstrate how to use an epinephrine auto-injector.
•  Describe how to store and maintain an epinephrine auto-injector.

After completing this lesson, participants should be able to:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of asthma.
• Describe the care provided to a person experiencing an asthma attack.
• Describe how to report the event of an asthma attack and your care to more advanced medical personnel.
• Demonstrate the use of a metered-dose inhaler. 

Group training for 4 or more individuals is available.  Call or email for more information.