First Aid

Having personnel trained in first aid is vital for responding quickly and effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace. Our first aid courses equip participants with the skills and knowledge to provide initial care for injuries or sudden illnesses.

We offer Occupational First Aid certification aligned with OSHA regulations and recognized by the Red Cross and other bodies globally.

The interactive course covers:

1. Patient assessment – evaluating injuries/illnesses
2. Bleeding control – applying pressure, tourniquets, hemostatic dressings
3. Wound care – dressing and bandaging injuries appropriately
4. Eye injury – flushing and appropriate eye dressing
5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – performing when needed
6. Splinting – for suspected fractures, sprains or strains
7. Poisoning – identifying and initial care for exposures
8. Shock – recognizing symptoms and providing position/comfort measures

Participants get hands-on practice in critical skills like CPR and apply their learning in simulated emergency scenarios. We provide 2-year certification after successful completion.

GIST first aid training classes give you the information and the skills you need to help adults and children during many emergency situations. Available online, in person, and via our blended training method, which combines online work with hands-on skills sessions, our first aid training delivers the latest information in the format that suits you best.

Taking First Aid Classes

GIST  first aid training gives you access to best-in-class instruction in three unique ways. Whether you prefer the interaction available in a traditional classroom setting, the freedom to learn at your own pace online, or want a combination of the two, our innovative classes can help you learn the material your way.

GIST  first aid safety training:

• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
• Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• First Aid
• Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
• First Aid for Opioid Overdoses
• First Aid for Severe Bleeding
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Tattoo Artists
• Cat and Dog First Aid
• Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector
• First Aid for Severe Trauma
• Until Help Arrives Class
• First Aid, Health, and Safety – NFHS Course

Why Get Certified

The first aid training and certification process takes just a few hours to complete, but can help you deliver the care that someone needs while waiting for medical professionals to arrive.

When you successfully complete any of our in-person or blended learning courses, you’ll receive a two-year certification, as well as access to refreshers that can help you maintain your skills throughout your certification period.

First Aid Programs for Schools

Teachers and administrators can not only receive first aid training from GIST , but when they become part of our school program, they can also train their students in first aid for free.

First aid skills can help save lives in those crucial early minutes before advanced care arrives. Contact us to schedule certified training customized for your workplace today.