EMS & Fire Science (Brady)

This text is designed for the 6- to 8-hour first aid course for people who have little or no background in first aid and CPR, this training package provides coverage of every essential element required by OSHA's current guidelines.

Using universal symbols to represent commonly used first aid treatment methods, the author eliminates most of the confusing written explanations students have come to dislike and instead concentrates on using actual photos to demonstrate specific skills being discussed. In his trademark simple and straightforward style, he offers clear and concise information on how to properly and competently provide basic first aid on a limited number of injuries and illnesses until professional help arrives.

• Over 100 full-color photos and illustrations.

• Easy to understand format.

• ! Information pertaining to infants and children is highlighted.

• Universal First Aid Symbols that trigger instant recall of skills and allow students to focus on only the most important skills necessary.

• Short, focused chapters help the student master the information in the allotted time.

• Real-life response scenarios offer readers the opportunity to check their recall of chapter material and to prepare emergency action plans.

Introduction: Roles and Responsibilities of First Aid Responders.

PART 1: UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS TRAINING.

Part 2: ILLNESS AND INJURY TREATMENT.

First Aid (Emergency Medical Services (Brady))

• This is a totally integrated new program for a 6-to 8-hour First Aid/CPR course. It covers all the training needed to respond to emergencies of all types—quickly and effectively—during the critical first five minutes that can mean life or death for an ill or injured person.
• The student text is easy to understand and covers basic first aid information. It is fully illustrated with four-color photographs and a unique set of icons (visual symbols). These icons help students recall the critical steps necessary when responding to a medical emergency or trauma.
• Part I explains scene safety and universal precautions, and teaches 12 critical response skills. In Part II, 16 specific crisis situations are discussed and students are led, step-by-step, through the procedures for handling each of these emergencies.
• This training package offers flexibility to the instructor who teaches bystander first aid.

• First Aid In The Workplace: What To Do In The First Five Minutes
  Goold
  © 1994 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 144 pages | Estimated Availability: 05/13/1994
  ISBN-10: 0893039012 | ISBN-13: 9780893039011
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• Instructor's Jump Kit
  Brady
  © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 03/01/2009
  ISBN-10: 0135010764 | ISBN-13: 9780135010761
  
  
  

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