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American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program Self-study Guide 1

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program

Self-study Guide for Instructors and Instructor Trainers

The purpose of this guide is to assist you in orienting to the American Red Cross First

Aid/CPR/AED Program products as part of the self-study or group orientation updateoptions. You will need a copy of the:

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program Participant's Booklet; American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Skills Card; American Red Cross First Aid Skills Card; American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructor's Manual; American Red Cross Injury-control Module Booklets; American Red Cross Infant & Child CPR Skills Card(for those instructors who desire

to become First Aid/CPR/AED instructors instead of Workplace Training: Standard

First Aid instructors); and

American Red Cross Guide for Training First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructors(instructor trainers only).

As you review each section of the products, at your own pace, complete the appropriatesection of the guide by marking or filling in your answers on the answer sheet.

Self-study Guide ContentsSection A First Aid/CPR/AED Program Participant's Booklet

Section B Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Skills Cards

Section C Infant & Child CPR Skills Card

Section D First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructor's Manual

Section E Injury-control Module BookletsSection F Guide for Training First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructors

Upon reviewing the products and completing this self-study guide, please complete andsign the First Aid/CPR/AED Program Self-study Guide Verification Form along with the

completed answer sheets from the self-study guide to your local Red Cross chapter's

Health and Safety Services Administrator.


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First Aid/CPR/AED Program Self-study Guide

for Instructors and Instructor Trainers

Section AFirst Aid/CPR/AED Program Participant's Booklet

1. On which page are the course outlines listed for Child, Infant, and Infant and ChildCPR?

2. Care for Unconscious Choking occurs:

a. Between Prioritizing Care and Rescue Breathingb. Immediately after Conscious Chokingc. Immediately after Cardiac Emergenciesd. None of the above

3. What topics do the safety information on pages 61-66 include?

4. What resource is listed for additional information regarding child safety?

5. In the When to Call 9-1-1 (Before Providing CareInfant and Child) quiz, whichchoices are non life-threatening?

6. Information in the Participant's Booklet supports the following courses:a. Standard First Aid; Standard First Aid with AEDb. Adult CPR; Adult CPR/AED; First Aid; Infant CPRc. Child CPR; Infant and Child CPRd. All of the above


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Section BAdult CPR/AED and First Aid Skills Cards

1. In the Checking an Unconscious Victim section, where is the participant directed togo if the breaths do not go in?

2. Where is the recovery position mentioned for an adult victim?

3. The recovery position is used when providing care for an adult victim.True

False

4. For how long do responders check for signs of circulation?a. 3 to 5 secondsb. At least 10 secondsc. No more than 10 secondsd. About 10 seconds

5. When giving CPR, compress an adult's chest about a. As deep as you can.b. 2 inches.c. 3 to 5 inches.d. 1 to 1 inches.

6. When providing rescue breaths, the responder should breathe into a victim until

7. The Adult CPR/AED Skills Card is formatted to includea. CPR/AED skills on one side and victim check and breathing emergencies on the

other.

b. CPR and breathing skills on one side, first aid skills on the other.c. Child breathing and cardiac emergencies on one side, infant breathing and cardiac

emergencies on the other.

d. Checking the unconscious victim and AED on one side, CPR on the other.


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8. What is the significance of the color of the skill icons on the Adult CPR/AED Skillscards?

a. There is none.b. The color of the icon matches the border of the skill panel.c.

The icons are all the same color.d. None of the above.

9. The first aid skills card covers how to care for head, neck and back injuries.True

False

Section CInfant & Child CPR Skills Card

1. Match the colors to the appropriate skills on the Infant & Child CPR Skills Card:a. Red b. Yellow c. Black d. Green e. Blue

___ Checking an UnconsciousChild ___ Checking an UnconsciousInfant

___ Conscious ChokingChild ___ Conscious ChokingInfant

___ Rescue BreathingChild ___ Rescue BreathingInfant___ Child CPR ___ Infant CPR

___ Unconscious ChokingChild ___ Unconscious ChokingInfant

2. In the Checking an Unconscious Child section, where is the participant directed togo if the breaths do not go in?

3. In statements that direct a participant to go to another section of the Infant & ChildCPR Skills Card, what is the significance of having some of the words printed in a

different color?

4. Where is the recovery position mentioned for a child victim?


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5. The recovery position is used when providing care for both infants and children.True

False

6.

For how long do responders check for signs of circulation?

a. 3 to 5 secondsb. At least 10 secondsc. No more than 10 secondsd. About 10 seconds

7. Chest compressions for an infant should be abouta. to 1 inch.b. 1 to 2 inches.c.

Half the depth of the infant's chest.d. 1 to 1 inches.

8. When giving CPR, compress a child's chest abouta. As deep as you can.b. 2 inches.c. 3 to 5 inches.d. 1 inches.

9. When providing rescue breaths, the responder should breathe into a victim until

10.When checking an infant for consciousness, the responder should ________________or tap the infants shoulder and shout to see if he or she responds.

11.The Infant & Child Skills Card is formatted to includea. CPR skills on one side and breathing emergencies on the other.b. CPR and breathing skills on one side, first aid skills on the other.c.

Child breathing and cardiac emergencies on one side, infant breathing and cardiacemergencies on the other.

d. Checking the unconscious victim on one side and CPR on the other.


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Section DFirst Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructor's Manual

1. When conducting the Workplace Training: Standard First Aid, Adult CPR/AED, orWorkplace Training: Standard First Aid with AED courses, which video should beused?

a. American Red Cross Workplace Training: Standard First Aid videob. American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer videoc. American Red Cross Infant and ChildCPR videod. A and C

2. The Infant and Child CPR course is designed to be taught ina. About 5 hours.b. 4 hours.c. 8 hours.d. The quickest amount of time the instructor can get everyone out of there.

3. What is the purpose of the skills scenarios at the end of each course?

4. List situations when you should Call First as opposed to Call Fast:

5. When conducting the Infant and Child CPR course offerings, which of the followingmaterials must each participant have during the class?

a. First Aid/CPR/AED Program Participants Bookletb. Infant & Child CPR Skills Cardc. Breathing barriers and disposable latex/non-latex glovesd. All of the above

6. List the signs of circulation and where they can be found in the program materials:

7. Where can an explanation of how to use the skills cards be found?


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8. When and why should a victim be placed in the recovery position?

9.

AED skills are taught as part of the Infant and Child CPR courses.

TrueFalse

10.The concept of "Call First/Call Fast" applies when the responder is alone.True

False

11.What is the correct ratio of compressions and breaths for 2-responder CPR for adults?a. 10 compressions and 2 breathsb. 15 compressions and 2 breathsc. 5 compressions and 2 breathsd. 5 compressions and 1 breaths

12.For a suspected head, neck or back injury, the _____________________ is shown asa technique to open the airway on an adult or child victim.

13.For any unconscious choking victim (adult, child or infant), certified lay respondersshould perform

a. A modified CPR technique consisting of chest compressions, foreign objectcheck/removal and rescue breath(s).

b. Abdominal thrusts.c. The Heimlich maneuver.d. None of the above.

14.The safety information on pages 61-66 of the participant's bookleta. Is covered as a lesson in the course.b. Should be pointed out as an after class resource to participants.c.

Is testable material.d. Is not mentioned.


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Section EInjury-control Module Booklets

Ergonomics Module

1. List at least 3 risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

2. In simple terms, applying the principles of ergonomics includesa. Improving the fit between a persons body and an activity.b. Only balancing a persons caloric intake to match his or her caloric expenditure.c. Only minimizing repetitive movements.d. Removing potential tripping hazards from the workplace.

3. A workplace program to reduce the risk of MSDs includesa. Identifying and assessing the risks.b. Reducing the risks.c. Monitoring and communicating the risks.d. All of the above.

4. It is recommended that a person keep his or her normal work activity motions withina distance from his or her body of

a. 7 9 inches.b. 14 18 inches.c. 24 36 inches.d. Whatever is practical.

5. The activity on how to conduct posture exercises can be found on

6. An Injury-control module completion certificatea. Is valid for 1 year.b. Is valid for 2 years.c. Is valid 3 years.d. Has no expiration date.


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Slips, Trips, & Falls Module

7. The purpose of the American Red Cross Slips, Trips, & Falls module is to provideparticipants with safety awareness and injury prevention information for the

workplace.

True

False

8. Synthetic rubber soles (neoprene) may be worn safely on oily surfaces.TrueFalse

9. Standing on a ladder tall enough to reach something is typically safer than using achair.

True

False

Back Injury Prevention Module

10.According to recent studies as reported by the Cable News Network (CNN), whatpercentage of adult Americans will suffer from back pain at some stage in their lives?

a. 60 percentb. 100 percentc. Four out of fived. 40 percent

11.Learning objectives for the American Red Cross Workplace Training: Back InjuryPrevention module include

a. Explaining the anatomy of the back and the causes of back pain.b. Explaining how to totally eliminate any chance of a possible back injury.c. Explaining how to change personal habits to completely prevent any future back

injury.

d. Prescribing exercises to participants in need of spinal therapy.


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12.Back injuries often have severe, far-reaching consequences. These includea. Pain, a loss of mobility and decreased social activity.b. Emotional stress: feelings of uselessness, depression, and feeling that the pain or injury

will never go away.

a.

Lost income.b. All of the above.13.The spine consists of 33 oddly shaped bones called

a. Lumbar.b. Vertebrae.c. Alveoli.d. Patella.

14.Back problems may develop as a result ofa. Poor body mechanics, weak and fatigued muscles, and extra/excess body weight.b. Improper footwear and poor posture.c. Extra weight, lack of exercise.d. All of the above

15.Exercises for the neck, shoulders, and the upper, middle and lower back include:

16.Ten extra pounds of weight in the abdomen equals how many pounds of additionalpressure on the discs of the spine?

a. 10 lbs.b. 50 lbs.c. 75 lbs.d. 100 lbs.

17.The American Red Cross Workplace Training: Back Injury Prevention module isintended to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance

regulations.

True

False


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Workplace Violence Awareness Module

18.Examples of workplace violence may includea. Harassment, such as being sworn at, shouted at, or followed.b.

Psychological traumas, such as threats, obscene communications, bomb threats, oran intimidating presence.

c. Physical violence, such as hitting, grabbing, beating, stabbing, shooting,attempted suicide, suicide, or rape.

d. All of the above.19.The most frequently occurring category of workplace violence is

a. Stranger on employee.b. Employee on employee.c. Customer on employee.d.

Partner on employee.

20.Some warning signals of potential workplace violence includea. Increased absenteeism, major changes in appearance, substance abuse.b. History of violent, reckless, or antisocial behavior, an unusual interest in, or an

unexplained preoccupation with weapons.c. Unexplained interest in what you do at work or serious stress in the employee's

life.

d. All of the above.21.Inappropriate behaviors or a violent event that you observe should be

22.The level of violence at which a person may expect to see physically destructive actsis known as

a. Level two.b. Moderation.c. Level three.d. Extreme.


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23.If a potentially violent confrontation is with an employee, actions a supervisor shouldtake include

a. Allowing the employee to express his or her feelings and relax.b. Telling the employee that he or she needs to lighten up.c.

Documenting the employees actions and conversations.d. A and C.

24.Basic precautions to take to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of workplaceviolence include

a. Knowing when and how you may reach your organizations security officials.b. Standing toward the rear of the elevator.c. Wearing your workplace identification badge in a way that is clearly conspicuous

when you go out into public.

d. Holding the door open for others to enter your workplace through the card-controlled entrance.

25.Personal safety tips includea. Not wearing flashy jewelry, such as expensive watches and cufflinks.b. Keeping your handbag and other valuables out of sight and under lock when at

work.c. Getting a mobile phone.d. All of the above.

26.An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, intervention programoperating in the workplace that may address both work-related and personal issuesthat affect productivity.

True

False

Managing Stress Module

27.According to the American Psychological Association (APA), what percentage of adultAmericans will suffer adverse health effects from stress?

a.

62 percentb. 100 percentc. 43 percentd. 75 percent

28.List at least two consequences of chronic, intense and ongoing stress


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29.Stress related problems may develop as a result of a perceived threat, real or imagined.True

False

30.In the instructors manual, where can information be found regarding handlingparticipant questions on medical advice for topics such as chronic stress?

31.Learning objectives for the American Red Cross Workplace Training: ManagingStress module include

a.

Explaining how to eliminate all causes of stress.b. Explaining how to identify ways to manage stressful situations.c. Developing an OSHA approved program for Managing Stressin the workplace.d. Prescribing exercises to participants to relieve symptoms of stress.

32.Only a currently authorized American Red Cross Workplace Training: Standard FirstAid instructor may teach Workplace Training injury-control modules.

TrueFalse

33.Recommended strategies to relieve stress include

a. Shoulder shrugs and squeezes.b. Muscle relaxation.c. Imagery.d. All of the above.

34.The module is intended to meet Occupational Safety and Health American Red CrossWorkplace Training: Managing StressAdministration (OSHA) compliance

regulations.

TrueFalse


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35.To receive a certificate for theAmerican Red Cross Workplace Training: ManagingStress module, all participants must observe and complete at least three Stress FirstAid exercises.

True

False

Your Heart Matters Module

36.Common signals of a heart attack includea. Persistent chest pain or pressure that doesnt go away or that goes away and

comes back.

b. Trouble breathing or shortness of breath.c. Chest pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, lower jaw, or arms.d. All of the above.

37.Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fatty deposits of cholesterol and other materialgradually build up on the inner walls of the bodys arteries.

TrueFalse

38.A simple, healthier substitute to use for vegetable oil for baking would bea. Applesauce.b. Butter.c.

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil.d. Tallow.

39.For a healthy diet, the following tips can help one achieve success a. Eat slowly and drink plenty of water.b. Plan meatless meals.c. Stick to one food group only.d. A and B.

40.The "Your Heart Matters"module will help participants recognize the signals of aheart attack, identify risk factors for coronary heart disease, and develop a plan toreduce their risk for coronary heart disease.

TrueFalse


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41.The most important step you can take for a suspected heart attack is toa. Administer 400mg of aspirin.b. Call 9-1-1 or the workplace/local emergency number.c. Start CPR right away.d.

Check the victim for signs of circulation.

42.Controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, includea. Smoking and physical inactivity.b. Ethnicity and age.c. Stress and cholesterol levels.d. A and C.

43.Three options for conducting the topic Behavior Modification and You area. Taking Your Blood Pressure, Know Your Lipids, and Anaerobic Exercise.b. Eat Healthy, Stop Smoking, and Exercise Regularly.c. Checking Your Cholesterol, Alcohol Consumption, and The Low Down on High

Fat.d. None of the above.

44.What percentage of all coronary heart disease deaths are related to smoking?a. 10 percentb. 50 to 60 percentc. 20 to 40 percentd.

15 to 20 percent

45.Coronary heart disease is the number one killer in the United States for both men andwomen.

TrueFalse

46.High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as bad cholesterol.True

False

47.To lose 1 pound of weight, you need to burna. 1,000 calories.b. 1,500 calories.c. 2,000 calories.d. 3,500 calories.


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Section FGuide for Training First Aid/CPR/AED Program

Instructors

1. How many instructor authorizations are there in the First Aid/CPR/AED Program?a. Fourb. Twoc. Threed. One

2. Approximately how long is the instructors course?a. 14 hoursb. 16 hoursc. 17 hoursd. As long as necessary.

3. Child manikins are required equipment for training in the First Aid/CPR/AEDProgram.

True

False

4. How many practice teaching assignments must each candidate successfully complete?a. Twob. Onec. Threed. Four

5. Practice Teach III involves an AED skills scenario.TrueFalse

6. In the precourse session, Workplace Training: Standard First Aid instructorcandidates are evaluated on

a. Adult and child cardiac emergency skills, ergonomics, first aid and AED.b. Adult cardiac and breathing emergency skills, AED and first aid skills.c. First aid, adult CPR, oxygen administration and PDT.d. Pediatric first aid, injury-control modules, adult CPR and AED.


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7. If a course participant wishes to challenge out Adult CPR/AED in the AED Essentialscourse, how many and what certificate would he or she be issued?

a. Two; AED training and Adult CPR.b. One; AED Training.c.

Two; AED Essentials and Adult CPR/AEDd. One; Adult CPR/AED

8. If an instructor candidate is having difficulty with infant and/or child skills orknowledge in the precourse session, but successfully completes the adult, first aid and

AED skills and knowledge, he or she may continue in the instructor course.

TrueFalse

9. Do instructors need to be concerned about manikin disinfection during the class sincebarrier devices are used in the training?

Yes

No

10.What skill technique (for which guidance is provided instructor candidates in theinstructor's course) is recommended that course participants practice if time andinterest permit, but is not a required skill for certification in the First aid/CPR/AED

program?

a. Two thumbs encircling infant CPR.b. Two-rescuer CPR.c. Cough CPR.d. Chin slide.

11.Although instructor candidates are oriented to the Injury-control modules, they do nothave to teach them to be reauthorized.

True

False

12.A student who elects to Audit a basic-level course may change his or her mind andcomplete the requirements for certification.

True

False


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13.Teaching to the standard and testing to the objective meansa. Altering course requirements so that everyone can pass.b. Certifying participants who have a job requirement, but cannot complete all the

required skills.c. Lowering national course completion standards.d. Allowing a course participant to meet the objective of a skill without using a

traditional technique.

14.Where can instructors find general guidelines on how to administer oral examinations?

15.When may Instructor Candidate Training (ICT) certificates no longer be accepted as aprerequisite for entry into the instructor course?

a. 06/30/02b. 12/31/01c. 12/31/02d. 06/30/01


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Self-study Guide Answer Sheet

Section AParticipant's Booklet

1. ________________2. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________5. _________________________________________________________________

6. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

Section BAdult CPR/AED and First Aid Skills Cards

1. _________________________________________

2. __________________________________________3. True / False4. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )5. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )6. ___________________________________________7. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )8. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )9. True / False

Section CInfant & Child CPR Skills Card

1. ___Checking an Unconscious Child ___Checking an Unconscious Infant

___Conscious ChokingChild ___Conscious ChokingInfant___Rescue BreathingChild ___Rescue BreathingInfant

___Child CPR ___Infant CPR

___Unconscious ChokingChild ___Unconscious ChokingInfant

2. _________________________________________


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3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________

5. True / False6. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )7. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) (d )8. ( a ) ( b) ( c ) ( d )9. _________________________________________10._________________________________________11.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

Section DFirst Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructor's Manual

1. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )2. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )3. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )6. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

7. ________________________________________________________________8. ________________________________________________________________9. True / False10.True / False11.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )12.______________________________________13.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )14.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )


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Section EInjury-control Module Booklets

Ergonomics Module

1. ______________, ________________, _________________2. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

3. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

4. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

5. ________________

6. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )Slips, Trips, & Falls Module

7. True / False

8. True / False

9. True / False

Back Injury Prevention Module

10. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

11. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

12. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

13. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

14. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

15. _______________________________________________________________16. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )17. True / FalseWorkplace Violence Awareness Module

18. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )19. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )20. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )21. _______________________________________________________________22. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )23. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )24. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )25. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )26. True / False


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Managing Stress

27. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )28. _______________________________________________________________29. True / False30. _______________________________________________________________31. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )32. True / False33. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )34. True / False35. True / FalseYour Heart Matters

36. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )37. True / False38. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )39. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )40. True / False41. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )42. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )43. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )44. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )45. True / False46. True / False47. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )

Section FGuide for Training First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructors

1. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )2. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )3. True / False4. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )5. True / False6. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )


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7. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )8. True / False9. Yes / No10.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )11.True / False12.True / False13.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )14._______________________________________________________________15.( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d )


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Self-Study Guide Verification Form

Upon reviewing the materials and completing the self-study guide, please complete and

sign this verification form. This verification form should then be returned to your localRed Cross units Health and Safety Services Administrator who will issue you a new

Health and Safety Services instructor certificate as appropriate.

If you have any questions regarding the self-study guide, contact your local Red Cross.

Print NameDesired authorization level:

Check One:

! First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer! First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor! Workplace Training: Standard First Aid Instructor

I certify that I have reviewed the following First Aid/CPR/AED Program materials(check those you have reviewed):

! First Aid Skills Card! Adult CPR/AED Skills Card! Infant & Child CPR Skills Card (First Aid/CPR/AED instructors and

instructor trainers only)

! First Aid/CPR/AED Program Participants Booklet! Injury-control Modules! First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructor's Manual! Workplace Training: Standard First Aid Video! Infant & Child CPR Video (First Aid/CPR/AED instructors and instructor

trainers only)

! Guide for Training First Aid/CPR/AED Program Instructors (ITs only)

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