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Education & Training
First Aid Basics
Practical education to help you respond before help arrives.
First Aid Basics is designed to help individuals, families, churches, schools, businesses, and community groups understand simple steps they can take during common emergencies until professional help arrives.
Topics Covered
What First Aid Basics covers.
Bleeding Control Basics
How to apply direct pressure, use a cloth or bandage, and when to call 911 for serious bleeding.
Burns
Recognizing burn severity, cooling minor burns safely, and knowing when a burn requires emergency care.
Sprains & Minor Injuries
Basic RICE method — rest, ice, compression, elevation — and when to seek further evaluation.
Choking Awareness
Recognizing choking in adults, children, and infants, and basic response steps.
Heat Illness
Recognizing heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke, cooling steps, and when to call 911.
Allergic Reactions
Signs of a serious allergic reaction, when to use an epinephrine auto-injector, and when to call 911.
When to Call 911
Clear guidance on situations that require immediate emergency response — do not wait.
How to Stay Calm & Act Quickly
Simple steps to help you stay focused and take action during the first moments of an emergency.
In any emergency — call 911 immediately.
First Aid Basics is educational only. It does not replace emergency medical care, formal certification, or professional medical evaluation. When in doubt, call 911.
Want hands-on training?
The Doc's Office offers CPR and First Aid training for individuals, families, businesses, churches, and organizations.