We have all been witness to the destructive power and damage to human life from recent hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. All of these disasters have demonstrated how quickly the Emergency Services Network can be overwhelmed, leaving individuals, perhaps you, as the first link in the chain of survival. The experiences of others reinforces the need for all of us to be prepared, to be self-sufficient in a time of crisis.

In an emergency of unexpected proportions, one should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three to five days. This includes food and water as well as having the skills necessary to manage medical emergencies.

We also face the omnipresent threat of terrorist attacks; each of us may be called upon to help a fellow traveler, possibly in the mist of our daily commute to work or while shopping at our local market.

Now is the time to take stock of your personal situation. Are you prepared?

Preparedness goes far beyond having a flashlight, water and a battery-powered radio. Having training in CPR and first aid is critical, as you are likely to be the emergency responder for your family or in your workplace or neighborhood when Emergency Medical Services are delayed or unavailable.

You can get Adult CPR, AED, first aid training and Care for Children Courses right in your neighborhood, school or office from Emergency First Response. ALDive’s approach to training builds confidence in lay rescuers and increases their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency by teaching them the skills they need in a non-stressful learning environment. General academic information is covered using our independent study materials.

This allows the instructor to focus class time on skill development rather than lecture. Participants are also given as much practice as necessary to master and retain these skills. More practice time means better skill retention, which gives you the confidence to respond in the event of a medical emergency.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Course

The AED course builds on the skills learned in the Primary Care (CPR) course to teach the proper AED use. This life saving device can increase a patient's chance of survival from a cardiac arrest by fifty percent. During this course you'll review the basic principles of Primary Care (CPR) and learn how to deploy and use an AED in an emergency situation.

Creating Confidence to Care
Emergency First Response is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and first aid training organization. Courses are offered worldwide through our network of more than 31,000 Instructors worldwide. Emergency First Response is backed by 36 years of experience in the development and delivery of instructional courses, training, materials and educational curricula. Emergency First Response courses have gained widespread international acceptance.

Now is the time to get trained. As the terrible reality of disasters makes
us all aware, we are vulnerable, but we are not helpless.