This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through the
Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal
for use within college-level courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone
text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources
to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines:
Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. Current information on injuries
and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. Skill Drills:
Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide
a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. About the
Emergency Care & Safety Institute The Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned
organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory
authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health.
ECSI's courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities,
business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, and secondary
school systems. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated
External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Lay person and Health Care levels)
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