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Aid Courses Exclusive To Puget Sound Safety!PSS originally started as a safety training provider conducting First Aid / CPR courses. We have a unique set of curricula that meet and exceed industry standards (OSHA, WISHA, WMSP). As always our courses are driven by demand. Many of you have been asking for Aid Courses that go beyond the basics and provide real life-saving skills. Our MCFA is the only Aid Course of it's kind in the nation and has been very popular with clubs and riding groups. Don't see a course date or course type that meets your needs?PSS First Aid Instructors have flexible schedules and can work with you or your group. Call our office to find out about scheduling your own date/time for an Aid Course.
Standard Adult First Aid / CPR: 6-8 hoursNo boring videos or lectures! This Adult First Aid / CPR class is PSS certified and exceeds industry standards as well as all OSHA requirements. This class consist of class discussions and hands on scenarios including the latest information on sudden illnesses, caring for bleeding, shock, and preventing disease transmission. Students how and when to use first aid using the materials commonly found in the workplace and home. Our PSS certified instructors are not interested in just checking the boxes, we offer real life saving skills... if you want or need to do take a first aid class come have fun and learn with us. First aid doesn’t have to be boring! First Aid/ CPR Challenges: 1-2 hoursThis is for students that are currently certified in CPR or First Aid and would like to challenge one or both by taking a written test and practical skills needed to re-certify without taking an entire course. Students will be allowed to ask questions before testing and will be allowed to test the written once and twice on the practical’s. If students need instruction and are not successful on the written or practical they will be referred to take a full class or to study and test again at a new challenge session. Motorcycle Instructor First Aid / CPR: 6-8 hoursThis class takes the training beyond standard first aid and addresses the unique concerns and situation that professional motorcycle instructors must deal with. This class includes all of the topics covered in the standard First Aid / CPR class with special considerations for legal concerns, duty to act, early recognition of medical emergencies, proactive actions to avoid medical and trauma emergencies. Also included is triage of multiple secondary patients and helmet removal for breathing/CPR rescue. Previous first aid training recommended but not required. This class exceeds requirements for OHSA, WISHA, and the WMSP.
Motorcycle First Aid/ CPR (MCFA): 6 hoursThis class specifically targets riders that ride in areas where cell or phone service and may be sketchy or non-existent and medical aid may be distant or difficult to find (rural areas, coast lines, mountains, secondary roads). This is a specialized class dealing with the types of trauma injuries that may occur while riding a motorcycle on or off road. This class is an interactive class that will involve working with other riders in mock emergencies. Previous first aid training is recommended but not required. This is a great class for all riders… do it as a club, group, or just for yourself! MCFA Special Topics:
Special Request Add-ons:Two-Rescuer CPR + 30 min This training teaches basic life support in addressing breathing and cardiac emergencies in caring for adults utilizing both single rescuer and two-rescuer CPR. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) + 20-90 min This course of instruction is designed to increase the survival rate for the cardiac victims, it facilitates the efficient training, testing and retesting for those using automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Times for this instruction will vary depending on whether it is offered as an introductory to AED or a full hands on addition with scenario training. Bloodborne Pathogens + 30 min This course includes essential information on disease transmission such as tuberculosis, HIV and Hepatitis B virus, exposure control precautions, prevention and more. This will be issued as a separate certification to meet on-the-job and OSHA training requirements for HIV or Pathogens training. We accommodate clubs, groups and even custom classes!Many clubs require road captains/group leaders to be trained in First Aid / CPR in case of mishaps on the road. Our Motorcycle version of the First Aid / CPR course includes topics on how to handle situations that could come up when you and your friends are out on the road.
Where do you offer the courses?Normally we conduct the classes at our Puyallup classroom. However, our instructors can travel to do classes pretty much anywhere from Seattle to Portland. Be sure to check the schedule for dates and locations or call our office to schedule a course date for yourself or your group. How much is the course?The cost for the standard course is $50. Add-ons and specialty types (Motorcycle Instructor and MCFA) require an additional cost because of the extra time involved. The schedule page will show all details including date, time, location, type, and price. How do I sign up?
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