Great Lakes Outdoor Summit
CPR/First Aid/AED Training
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
CPR and first aid training are essential for outdoor recreation organizations to ensure that staff can quickly and effectively address emergencies, minimizing the risk of serious outcomes in remote or high-risk settings. This training enhances safety and preparedness, providing a crucial response framework for accidents and health issues that may occur during outdoor adventures.
When:
Thursday, October 24th from 1-3 p.m.
Where:
Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth | 200 West 1st Street, Duluth
Lyric Conference Rooms I & II
Cost:
$79, which includes 2-year certificate
Details:
Join the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit for a hybrid Adult + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate training. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate that's valid for two years.
This is a blended learning opportunity; all registered attendees must complete the online portion prior to the in-person, instructor-led skills session held on October 24. Upon registration, students will automatically receive the online link for completing the course videos online.
Register:
Space is limited and registration is necessary. Register by October 16, 2024
What you’ll learn…
The American Red Cross's Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course teaches students how to recognize and care for first aid emergencies for victims of any age, including adults and children:
Breathing and cardiac emergencies: how to respond to cardiac arrest and heart attacks, and how to give CPR and use an AED on adults, children, or infants
Other emergencies: how to treat burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, choking, and traumatic injuries
The course also covers how to work as a team, identify consent and implied consent, reduce the risk of disease transmission, activate emergency medical services, and move injured or ill people from dangerous situations.