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Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is a leading U.S.-based training and certification organization specializing in first aid, CPR, AED, and workplace safety training. It is widely recognized globally and commonly delivered through brands like Medic First Aid, ASHI, and EMS Safety.
HSI Basic Plus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults
Course Overview
The BasicPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults course provides participants with essential, hands-on training in recognizing medical emergencies and responding effectively. Covering adult CPR, the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and core first aid techniques, this course prepares learners to take swift, confident action when it matters most.
Through practical demonstrations and guided practice, participants will build the skills and muscle memory needed to manage common emergencies — from cardiac arrest to choking, bleeding, and other urgent situations — helping create safer workplaces and communities.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, choking, and other life-threatening emergencies
- Perform high-quality adult CPR in line with recognized resuscitation guidelines
- Safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Deliver basic first aid for common injuries, including bleeding, burns, fractures, and shock
- Respond confidently and calmly during the critical first minutes of a medical emergency
- Understand when and how to activate emergency medical services (EMS)
Course Outline
Introduction to Emergency Medical Response
Overview of the chain of survival, the role of the first responder, and legal/ethical considerations (duty of care, consent, Good Samaritan principles).
Adult CPR
Recognizing cardiac arrest, performing chest compressions and rescue breaths, and understanding compression-to-ventilation ratios.
AED Use
Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator, including pad placement and integration with CPR.
Choking Response
Recognizing and responding to airway obstruction in conscious and unconscious adults.
Basic First Aid Skills
Managing wounds and bleeding control, burns, fractures and sprains, and shock.
Practical Skills Assessment
Hands-on practice and competency check on a training manikin and AED trainer, covering CPR, AED use, and choking response.
Scenario-Based Practice
Simulated emergency scenarios to reinforce decision-making and response under realistic conditions.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to a medical emergency, including workplace first aiders, HSE officers, HR and facilities staff, teachers, security personnel, and members of the public. No prior medical training is required.
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