This is a basic first aid course designed to give you an introductory knowledge that will enable you to overcome any reluctance to act in minor emergencies and keep serious injuries from getting worse before medical help arrives. This course focus is about prevention (keeping injuries from occurring) and intervention (using current and acceptable methods of responding to emergencies and performing first aid)

Textbook:First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community. American Red Cross 3rd edition. ISBN # 1-58480-300-2.