CAREGIVER FIRST AID: HEART ATTACK AND SHOCK

Course overview

In this 1 hour course you will learn about heart attack and shock. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack ? and what action to take immediately - is vital when working with an elderly or disabled population. Shock often accompanies even a minor injury such as a fall; knowing what to look for and how to respond may help prevent further complications. After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: understand the signs and symptoms of heart attacks as well as your emergency response tasks; understand shock ? what causes it, how to identify it and how to respond.