Basic First Aid - Cal/OSHA - Online

Basic First Aid CAL/OSHA Training Online

Should a coworker sustain an injury requiring urgent medical assistance at the workplace, it is crucial to have someone trained in first aid available for immediate assistance, especially in California where proximity to a hospital or health clinic might not be guaranteed.

This course covers topics under 8 CCR Sec. 3400, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.23.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Identify and describe Cal/OSHA's requirements for medical care
• Define first aid and discuss personal responsibility and company policy
• Identify and describe types of medical emergencies and appropriate response actions
• Recognize and describe types of injury emergencies and appropriate response actions
• Recognize and describe types of environmental emergencies and appropriate response actions
• Recognize and describe types of temperature-related emergencies and appropriate response actions
• Recognize and describe poisoning emergencies and their appropriate response actions 

Course Objectives

In this course, employees will be instructed in fundamental first aid procedures and their practical application in real-life situations. They will also gain an understanding of their legal obligations as first aid providers, learn to recognize various medical emergencies and the appropriate responses, and understand how to react in specific environmental conditions such as extreme heat and cold.

Time to Complete Course

54 Minutes 

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish