HSI Pediatric First Aid Program Supplementary Info
Intended Audience
The HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED program is designed for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but who desire or are required by their occupation to be trained and certified in pediatric first aid and/or CPR AED for children, infants, and adults.
Class Options
HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED offers two class options to address different training needs:
- Child and Infant
- Child, Infant, and Adult
Certification Period
The certification is valid for two years from the month of issue, ensuring that participants maintain up-to-date skills in pediatric first aid and CPR AED.
Recommended Time to Complete
- Pediatric First Aid | Child, Infant, and Adult CPR AED: 4 to 6 hours
- Child, Infant, and Adult CPR AED only: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Pediatric First Aid only: 3 to 4 hours
Instructional Elements
The program includes several instructional materials to support learning:
- HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Skill Guide for each participant
- HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Instructor Guide for each instructor (available in print or digital format)
- HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED media presentation, which can be a program video or part of a computer/online blended class
Delivery Options
The training is available in multiple formats to suit different learning preferences:
- Traditional Classroom
- Blended Learning (combination of online and in-person skills training)
- Remote Skill Verification (RSV)
Online Portal Features
The HSI online portal provides tools to enhance learning and training management:
- Streaming and offline video presentation player
- Custom playlist creation
- Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
- Tracking of past, present, and future classes
Student Certification Requirements
To achieve certification, students must meet the following criteria:
- Written Evaluation: Required when specified by organizational, local, or state regulations. Recommended for designated responders who are expected to provide first aid care during emergencies.
- Performance Evaluation: All students must perform the required skills competently without assistance.
Class Topics Covered
The HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED course covers a wide range of emergency situations and first aid techniques, including:
- Child and Infant Cardiac Arrest
- Adult Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
- Assessment & Chest Compressions
- Rescue Breathing & Using a CPR Mask
- Using an AED
- One-Provider CPR AED
- Suspected Opioid-Associated Emergency
- Relief of Choking
- First Aid Assessment
- Drowning
- Severe, Life-Threatening External Bleeding
- Shock
- Minor Wounds
- Tooth and Eye Injuries
- Bleeding from the Nose
- Impaled Objects
- Amputation
- Internal Bleeding
- Open Wounds
- Head, Neck, or Spinal Injury
- Concussion
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
- Burns
- Altered Mental Status
- Poisoning
- Difficulty Breathing and Asthma
- Severe Allergic Reaction
- Seizure
- Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
- Presyncope and Syncope
- Heat and Cold Emergencies
- Bites and Stings
Key Benefits of HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Certification
The HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Certification program provides several key benefits:
- Comprehensive Training: Covers a wide range of emergency situations to prepare participants for real-world scenarios.
- Flexible Learning Options: Available in traditional classroom, blended learning, and remote skill verification formats.
- Two-Year Certification: Certification is valid for two years, ensuring participants remain prepared and knowledgeable.
- Up-to-Date Guidelines: Reflects the latest guidelines from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Hands-On Practice: Focuses on skill-based learning to build confidence and proficiency.
- Access to Online Portal: Digital access to learning materials, video tutorials, and performance evaluations for ongoing learning and class management.