CPR & First Aid for the Atlanta Convention Community
Schedule
Sun Jul 14 2024 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
4268 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 | Marietta, GA
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First set of classes is LIVE - CPR & First Aid for the Atlanta Convention Community! 3 dates available (April, May, July) and 30 seats total.
Registration Required, Seats Limited to 10 Students per Class
All three dates will be Deaf / Heard of Hearing Accessible through the use of Live Captioning for all instructors, and closed captions on video portions. Other accommodations can be made as needed, please just mention what you need during enrollment.
This is more than "just a CPR class".
Tailored specifically for the Atlanta Fan Convention community this course includes a complete AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (Adult, Child and Infants) paired with wraparound interactive discussion specific to the unique situations faced by those who staff and attend fan conventions in the Greater Atlanta Community.
Taught by professional prehospital providers with local knowledge and experience who are also veterans of the southeast convention circuit, this course enhances the base knowledge and proficiencies in the AHA curriculum with additional information and considerations unique to these environments.
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take this course?
Convention volunteers, paid convention staff, convention vendors, or regular convention attendees with little or no medical training who need a course completion card to meet employment, regulatory, or insurance requirements, or who want to be prepared to respond when an emergency occurs on and off the convention floor.
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Includes:
First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury
Adult CPR and AED use
Relief of choking techniques
Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies (naloxone / "Narcan" training)
Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
Additional Topics in addition to the AHA Curriculum include:
Key considerations in venue assessment
Introduction to emergency response plans
Key considerations in preventing illness and injury at fan conventions
Injury and Illness trends and patterns in the fan convention community
Navigating interactions with public safety agencies and hospitals
Introduction to integrated behavioral health considerations
Cosplay and emergencies
Overcoming barriers to care
Resources available in the local community
Scenario discussions tailored to class participants
Additional learning opportunities.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification Card (Valid for 2 Years)
Stop the Bleed Completion Certificate
Course Completion Certificate
Convention Staff Resource Quick Reference Guide
https://www.osgatl.com
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Where is it happening?
4268 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
