Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)

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This is an excellent training program for occupations in; law enforcement, lifeguards, firefighters, and other public safety personnel bridging the gap between the Basic First Aid provider and Professional Emergency Medical Services.  Course meets Health and Safety Code, Title 22 requirements and is SSV-EMSA approved for emergency response.  We offer this course open to the public twice a year (April and November) and by private group booking.

This is an advanced first aid course consisting of 21 hours of coursework with topics including:

  • emergency response
  • scene and patient assessment
  • emergency moves and recovery position
  • emergency communication and multiple-rescuer response
  • pro-rescuer CPR/AED (not certification in this topic)
  • bleeding control
  • shock management
  • wound care
  • sudden illnesses and medical emergencies including breathing difficulty, diabetic emergencies, fainting, heart attack, seizures, and stroke
  • musculoskeletal injury care and spinal motion restriction
  • pregnancy and emergency childbirth
  • care for poisoning and drug abuse
  • environmental emergencies
  • animal bites and stings
  • terrorist/active shooter/CBRN incident and natural disaster response
  • triage/treatment/transport

This is a Public Safety First Aid course as described in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5.

TEXTBOOKS NOT included….  We have some textbooks for class use, but they must be returned.

Emergency Responder – Advanced First Aid by Bradybooks.com
ISBN 13: 9780131712140 (978-0-13-171214-0)
ISBN: 0131712144 (0-13-171214-4)
Amazon has these texts to rent, buy, or digital.

Course Cost: $160 (8hr Renewal)  $290 (21hr Initial)
Course Length: 21-24 hours (must attend all required hours and skills)
Certificate: 2 years (offered in April and November)

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