DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid

DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid - Be a Lifesaver

Be prepared to respond in a medical emergency. The DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid course provides the essential skills to potentially save a life. This isn't just for divers; it's for anyone who wants to be equipped to handle critical situations.

This comprehensive course teaches you how to:

• Perform CPR: Master life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
• Use an AED: Learn to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively.
• Conduct Assessments: Learn how to conduct primary and secondary assessments.
• Recognize Emergencies: Identify the signs and symptoms of heart attacks, respiratory arrest, and stroke.
• Manage Shock: Understand how to manage shock in an emergency situation.
• Control Bleeding: Learn techniques to control external bleeding.
• Provide First Aid: Develop skills in bandaging, wound management, and splinting.
• Manage an obstructed airway

You'll gain hands-on practice in performing initial and secondary assessments, placing victims in the recovery position, and managing obstructed airways. This course meets ILCOR/AHA 2015 Guidelines, giving you the most up-to-date and recognized training.

Key Topics:

• Primary and secondary assessments
• Recovery position technique
• CPR techniques
• Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• Obstructed airway management
• Control of external bleeding
• Bandaging, wound management, and splinting
• Shock management
• Signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies (heart attack, respiratory arrest)
• Stroke assessment
• Meets ILCOR/AHA 2015 Guidelines