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CPR and First Aid Course
October 22, 2022 @ 8:30 am - October 23, 2022 @ 1:30 pm
CPR/ 1st Aid course, training in Ojochal 8.30am – 1.30pm on both days.
We appreciate your support of this important initiative; health and safety is a relatively new concept here in Costa Rica and it is with our highest intentions for all that we share this work with you. Here’s to being prepared and hopefully, never having to use these skills!
Training Includes:
- 10h of training over two days
- $10 donation to the defibrillator fund
- Learn about Accidents & Emergencies & the Emotional Aspect of Giving Life Care
- CPR / First Aid
- Serious Bleeding, Spinal Injury, Shock, Stroke and Choking management for adults/children/infants
- Defibrillator Use
- Response to venomous/poisonous bites and stings
- Illness / Injury assessment
- Bandaging / Splinting
- Response to overdoses
- Water Recovery Skills
- Real-life Demonstrations
- Access to manual and videos
Outlined Schedule (as per the PADI EFR & AHA curriculum):
First Day (MOODEPORTE, Plaza Ventana, Ojochal):
- 8.30am – Welcome & Introductions
- Module 1 – The Emotional Aspect of Giving Life Care
- Module 2 – Recognizing Life-Threatening Problems, AB-CABS & Cycle of Care
- Module 3 – Primary Care theory
- 10.30am – Coffee Break
- Module 4 – Knowledge Review Circle, Primary Care (9 Skills & scenarios)
- 1.30pm – Closing Share & departures thereafter
Second Day (at my house, Calle Perezoso, Ojochal):
- 8.30am – Secondary Care (4 Skills & scenarios)
- 10.30am – Coffee Break
- Full scenario
- Final Exam Circle
- Water Recovery & more skills practice on demand
- 1.30pm – Closing Share & departures thereafter
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