Fundamental elements necessary for students to recognize and react to cardiac emergencies with particular focus on children; instruction and practice for skill acquisition in CPR,AED, rescue breathing, and relief of choking with particular focus on children.  Instruction in recognition and skill practice of common childcare/educational setting first aid emergencies.  Instruction and knowledge related to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.  Identification of potential scene and personal safety risks an
d precautions with emphasis on child childcare/educational environments.  Additional topics include:  Prevention of emergencies:  Indoor, outdoor and automobile safety.  Recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.  Recognition and reaction to developmental stages of children as a first aid provider.
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