Until Help Arrives Program from ASPR

We are excited to announce the Until Help Arrives program, which was developed to educate and empower the public to take action and provide lifesaving care before professional help arrives.  We hope that you will help us get the word out about this program. The Until Help Arrives program encourages the public to take these five steps in situations where someone may have a life-threatening injury due to trauma: Call 9-1-1 Protect the injured from harm Stop bleeding Position people so they can breathe Provide comfort There are three main training tools available as part of the Until Help Arrives program – all available online at www.ready.gov/untilhelparrives: Interactive Video: An interactive animated video that educates the public on what to do when their day takes a dangerous twist. Set in an amusement park, this interactive experience puts viewers in control of making lifesaving decisions for injured amusement park patrons. Web-based Training: A 25-minute video tutorial explaining the steps people should take to help someone with life-threatening injuries. The video covers five main topics: call 9-1-1, protect the injured from harm, stop bleeding, position people so they can breathe, and provide comfort. Instructor-Led Curriculum: Materials for a hands-on instructor led course that covers all five topics in-depth and includes videos and activities. There are no specific certification requirements for the instructors who teach the classroom training; however, instr...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Training Industry News Source Type: news