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Why does the American Red Cross teach this course?
Why does the American Red Cross teach this course?
- To help people recognize and respond appropriately in an emergency
- To help people make appropriate decisions when they see an emergency
- To enable people to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical care takes over
- All of the above (correct)
To have a successful skills session, instructors:
To have a successful skills session, instructors:
- Must provide direction and instruction, ample practice time, encouragement and positive reinforcement, and corrective feedback (correct)
- Immediately interrupt participants and make corrections if an error is noticed
- Evaluate participants for exact and precise performance of each skill
- All of the above
Participants have a better chance of performing skills properly if they:
Participants have a better chance of performing skills properly if they:
- Know the sequence in which skills are performed
- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill practice
- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior to the performance
- All of the above (correct)
For a CPR-Adult and Child course, which of the following scenarios must be conducted?
For a CPR-Adult and Child course, which of the following scenarios must be conducted?
During skills sessions, instructors are responsible for:
During skills sessions, instructors are responsible for:
A critical eye is the ability to observe a skill performance and notice which steps of the skill are being done correctly and which are not.
A critical eye is the ability to observe a skill performance and notice which steps of the skill are being done correctly and which are not.
Effective facilitation is based on the concepts of:
Effective facilitation is based on the concepts of:
The four concepts of Learning - MARS, stands for:
The four concepts of Learning - MARS, stands for:
To receive a basic-level certificate during a review course, individuals must:
To receive a basic-level certificate during a review course, individuals must:
When teaching a CPR-Pediatric course, you should show the CPR-Adult video segment.
When teaching a CPR-Pediatric course, you should show the CPR-Adult video segment.
When arranging the classroom to teach First Aid, CPR and AED skills:
When arranging the classroom to teach First Aid, CPR and AED skills:
The primary benefit of conducting 'practice-while-you-watch' skill sections is that it reduces your role as an instructor.
The primary benefit of conducting 'practice-while-you-watch' skill sections is that it reduces your role as an instructor.
When teaching and evaluating skills, instructors should:
When teaching and evaluating skills, instructors should:
Participants who successfully complete a First Aid component of a Red Cross Course receive a certificate that:
Participants who successfully complete a First Aid component of a Red Cross Course receive a certificate that:
Course times are based on participant-to-manikin ratio of:
Course times are based on participant-to-manikin ratio of:
Before practicing on a manikin, you should tell participants to:
Before practicing on a manikin, you should tell participants to:
The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.
The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.
Instructors are required to use the video segments in the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program because:
Instructors are required to use the video segments in the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Program because:
Which of the following courses, modules, and/or lessons are included in the First Aid/CPR/AED Program?
Which of the following courses, modules, and/or lessons are included in the First Aid/CPR/AED Program?
A participant is having trouble finding the proper hand placement for CPR. Which is the best statement you can make to help him?
A participant is having trouble finding the proper hand placement for CPR. Which is the best statement you can make to help him?
To meet the objectives of the course and ensure standardized course delivery, the course outlined and lesson plans must be followed.
To meet the objectives of the course and ensure standardized course delivery, the course outlined and lesson plans must be followed.
You have done your best to help a participant succeed, but he or she is unable to perform the critical components of one or more skills, even after repeated attempts. What should you do?
You have done your best to help a participant succeed, but he or she is unable to perform the critical components of one or more skills, even after repeated attempts. What should you do?
Participants must have a copy of the participant's manual or Ready Reference Card (adult or pediatric) to participate in class.
Participants must have a copy of the participant's manual or Ready Reference Card (adult or pediatric) to participate in class.
For a CPR-Adult certificate to be issued, a participant must attend all class sessions, participate in all activities, demonstrate competency in all required skills, and:
For a CPR-Adult certificate to be issued, a participant must attend all class sessions, participate in all activities, demonstrate competency in all required skills, and:
Health and Safety procedures are incorporated into the First Aid/CPR/AED Program to:
Health and Safety procedures are incorporated into the First Aid/CPR/AED Program to:
Course delivery and design benchmarks are in place to maintain training standards and keep courses consistent and include:
Course delivery and design benchmarks are in place to maintain training standards and keep courses consistent and include:
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Study Notes
Course Objectives and Importance
- The American Red Cross aims to equip individuals to recognize and respond appropriately in emergencies, providing immediate care until advanced medical help is available.
- Course objectives encompass helping participants make informed decisions upon witnessing emergencies.
Instructors’ Responsibilities
- Successful skill sessions require instructors to offer direction, ample practice time, encouragement, and corrective feedback.
- Instructors should evaluate skills based on objectives rather than exact performance standards.
Participant Engagement and Skill Acquisition
- Participants learn effectively when they know skill sequences, receive feedback during practice, and have prior understanding of skills.
- Critical observation skills are important for both instructors and participants to identify correct and incorrect steps in skill performance.
Course Structure and Content
- Scenarios for CPR-Adult and Child courses can include either Adult or Child CPR scenarios for training purposes.
- Instructors are responsible for observing participants and employing assessment tools, rather than stopping the entire class for individual mistakes.
Learning Facilitation Techniques
- Effective facilitation incorporates identifying participant interests, summarizing key points, and maintaining a balance in interactions.
- The four concepts of learning—Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses (MARS)—help enhance skill retention.
Certification and Course Requirements
- Basic-level certificates are awarded to participants who hold a current valid certificate, complete all course activities, and achieve a minimum score on written exams.
- CPR-Pediatric trainings require specific videos tailored to the age group, not Adult videos.
Classroom Setup and Practice Standards
- Proper classroom arrangement ensures participants have sufficient space for practice and viewing instructional materials.
- Before practicing on manikins, participants must utilize protective equipment and maintain sanitary practices.
Skill Instruction and Assessment
- Instructors should consistently use video segments during training for standard explanations and demonstrations.
- The First Aid/CPR/AED program is designed to instruct participants on recognizing and responding to emergencies appropriately.
Practice and Evaluation
- Participants unable to perform critical skills should be encouraged to remain engaged in class activities, despite not being eligible for certification.
- Course delivery relies on strict adherence to planned outlines and lesson plans to ensure standardized training.
Health and Safety Protocols
- Health and safety measures minimize disease transmission risks through the proper use of manikins and protective equipment.
- Course design includes safety protocols to protect participants from injury during practice.
Training Standards
- Course delivery must align with established benchmarks, ensuring consistent teaching of the curriculum, lesson plans, and schedules to allocate adequate practice time.
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