Introduction

This course is a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid combined into one program. It is designed to teach divers the proper techniques to safely administer CPR and evaluate and administer the correct First Aid for a given injury. The student will be qualified at the end of this specialty to:

1. Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation and a victim.
2. Know how to activate or alert the EMS.
3. Be able to provide one (1) person adult CPR and administer the proper First Aid to a nonbreathing or injured person.

It is important that the student understand that a re-qualification course is required every two (2) years.

Student Pre-Requisites

1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
2. Be a minimum age of ten (10) with parental consent.

Course Structure And Duration

1. Perform CPR on a manikin
a. ABC’s
b. Rule of 2’s
2. First Aid - treat a simulated injury for each of “ The Six Basics”
c. Immobilize joint
d. Bandage wounded area
e. Cool area with running water

Required Subject Areas

The following topics must be covered during this course.

1. What is CPR1st?
2. Define Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3. How to perform CPR
a. Asses scene and victim – EMS and statement
b. ABC’s
c. Chin lift and gentle neck extension
d. Rule of 2’s
e. Continue CPR as long as needed
4. Define First Aid.
5. When and how must First Aid be administered
a. Assess injury and victim’s condition.
b. Assess for “ The Six Basics”
I. Breathing (absent) = CPR
II. Bleeding = Pressure
III. Broken = Immobilize
IV. Burns = Cool Water
V. Bites = Cover
VI. Blows = Watch

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements

In order to complete this course, students must:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of First Aid and CPR.
2. Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation.
3. Know how to activate or alert the EMS.

Note: The certification is good for two (2) years and must be renewed.

COST $125.00 (if this course is combined with CPROX Administrator the cost is $200 for both!! Save $50)