First Aid Courses

First Aid online only (no corresponding skills session). Covers a variety of first aid emergencies such as choking, bleeding, overdose and shock. Does not meet OSHA requirements for certification; if you need an OSHA-compliant course that meets workplace/regulatory requirements, sign up for First Aid/CPR/AED in either the Blended Learning (BL) or Instructor-led formats.

​Designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace. The course teaches staff how bloodborne pathogens are spread how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material. This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. After taking this course students should talk with their employer about their workplace’s specific policies and procedures. Those who complete the training receive a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification valid for one year.

First Aid for Severe Trauma® (FAST™) – Online provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to respond to an emergency involving life-threatening bleeding including how to recognize a life-threatening bleeding emergency ensure safety and communicate effectively in an emergency control life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure a tourniquet or both. The course is designed to enhance participants’ ability to take decisive lifesaving action to assist a person with a traumatic injury and life-threatening bleeding until professional responders arrive. This course is not a certification course and only results in a completion certificate. 

The First Aid for Severe Bleeding Online course will prepare you to recognize severe life-threatening bleeding emergencies and to take action to stop the flow of blood. You will learn how and when to control bleeding by applying a tourniquet and hemostatic dressing. This interactive course includes audio and video and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. You must pass a final quiz to complete the course.