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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition

Overview

This manual is developed for use within First Aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute.

Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes:

  • Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency.
  • Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format.
  • Skill Drills: Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills.
  • Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

About the Emergency Care & Safety Institute
The Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI’s courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, and secondary school systems.

ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of:

 

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Automated External Defibrillation
  • Babysitter Safety
  • Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
  • CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels)
  • Driver Safety
  • Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder)
  • First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels)
  • Oxygen Administration

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians. The Board of Directors has identified values that serve as the guiding principles for the specialty of emergency medicine. These values, and the objectives that follow, are the foundation of ACEP's planning processes and Council and Board actions. The values of the American College of Emergency Physicians are: Quality emergency care is a fundamental right and unobstructed access to emergency services should be available to all patients who perceive the need for emergency services. There is a body of knowledge unique to emergency medicine that requires continuing refinement and development. Physicians entering the practice of emergency medicine should be residency trained in emergency medicine. Quality emergency medicine is best practiced by qualified, credentialed emergency physicians. The best interests of patients are served when emergency physicians practice in a fair, equitable, and supportive environment. Emergency physicians have the responsibility to play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation, and improvement of quality emergency care.
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Alton L. Thygerson, EdD, FAWM-Brigham Young University

Dr. Alton L.Thygerson was born and raised in Texas where as a high school senior he won the Texas State 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. He attended BYU on an athletic scholarship and was a conference champ in the 100-yard dash. As of 2006 he has taught a total of 43 years: BYU, Chabot College (CA), and Cambell Union High School Disctrict (CA). His five sons have all gone into a health or safety related field. He has authored over 40 books for various organizations such as--the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), National Safety Council, Wilderness Medical Society, American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thygerson has also authored 1,200 Deseret News weekly articles.

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  • "Teaching the First Aid, CPR, AED Standard program is great for schools and classroom teachers. We have enough lesson plans for the entire quarter and the classes really like the material on the DVD's and Powerpoints. I enjoy teaching with ECSI’s materials."

    Jim Smith, M.S.
    Ohio AHPERD Health Chair

  • "We have just completed 3 days of First Aid and CPR Training for staff at the Atlantic City Convention Center.  Our group of instructors all commented on how thorough the First Aid program was compared to the (competitor's) curriculum that we have utilized in the past.  The attendees all had positive comments for the programs and all stated they actually learned something new from the courses.  Thank you for the excellent materials and support."

    Chief Barry Bruner
    Mutual Aid Emergency Services
    Absecon, NJ

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    Sean Cassidy
    Complete Health & Injury Prevention
    Meriden, CT

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    Ralph Thomas
    South Tahoe High School
    South Lake Tahoe, CA

  • “Many thanks for your prompt reply, my dealings with ECSI thus far have been excellent in terms of service received, very impressive!”

    Alex Tucker
    Director of Operations
    Emergency Response Concepts Incorporated
    St. John's, NL, Canada

  • “I have been associated with [other national training organizations] for years, you and your co-workers have shown better customer service than any other organization I have ever dealt with.  Thank you again.”

    Steven G. Shunk
    Master Police Officer/EMT-Enhanced
    Virginia Beach Police Dept.

  • "Not only do I love the ECSI Materials, but also the incredible service and support! This is exactly what we needed to make our training center successful. Thank you!"

    Kent Courtney
    Essential Safety Training and Consulting
    Rimrock, AZ

  • "We are very glad we switched over to ECSI.  Your program is so much easier to work with, we are very pleased."

    Amy Castelluccio
    Sacramento, CA

  • "Our company Training and Logistics, specializes in Safety Training and at present does offer First-Aid /CPR/AED, Emergency Response training under [another national training organization] but was very impressed with your training material under the ECSI. I was blown away by the quality and layout…"

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    Training and Logistics Ltd.
    Trinidad and Tobago

  • "I must say I have been very impressed so far with your courses, both online and offline. The quality of your content, the training flexibility, and cost of materials is really the best in the industry currently."
     
    Shannon K Miller
    Training Director
    My CPR Pros

  • "I have reviewed the new AAOS First Aid, CPR, and AED program, and I find the text and supplements to be excellent materials.  The design looks very nice and the information easy to understand and quite thorough."

    Clinton Chrisman
    California Mobile CPR

  • "We absolutely love ECSI materials and the ease of administration of the whole process! It is much more user friendly than the other national training program we were using. We have already done First Aid/CPR/AED for faculty and several Professional Rescuer CPR courses."
     
    Bruce E Fugate, RN, EMTP
    EMS Program Director
    Southern State Community College
    Wilmington, Ohio

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    Andrea Arnold
    Program Director
    Lifesaving Enterprises

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    • show overview$239.75 Add to Cart

      Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition Teaching Package

      ISBN-13: 9781449629090

      The Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Teaching Package contains the following items:

      • Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor’s ToolKit CD-ROM: The Instructor’s ToolKit CD-ROM includes PowerPoint presentations, detailed lesson plans, course outlines, and evaluation forms for the following courses: First Aid; CPR and AED; and First Aid, CPR, and AED (combined).
      • CPR and AED DVD: This DVD provides detailed CPR and AED skills demonstrations that enhance the classroom learning experience for students and assist them through their own practical examinations.
      • First Aid DVD: Like the CPR and AED DVD, this DVD provides fundamental first aid skills footage to help students master the essentials of providing first aid to those that need it.

      Only orders placed by qualified instructors will be honored. Orders containing this item will not be processed until instructor status is verified.

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