Safety & Emergency Procedures - Online CNA Class
Learn essential safety protocols and emergency response procedures including fire safety, fall prevention, choking response, and handling medical emergencies.
Syllabus & Study Guide
1. Fire Safety (RACE & PASS)
Understanding the RACE protocol: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate. Using fire extinguishers with the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
2. Fall Prevention
Identifying fall risk factors in patients. Environmental safety measures including proper lighting, clear pathways, and bed rails. Safe ambulation techniques and use of assistive devices.
3. Choking & Heimlich Maneuver
Recognizing signs of choking (partial vs. complete obstruction). Performing abdominal thrusts on conscious adults. Modified techniques for pregnant women and obese patients. Back blows for infants.
4. Medical Emergencies
Recognizing signs of stroke (FAST), heart attack, and diabetic emergencies. When and how to call for help. Basic CPR awareness and AED location. Seizure safety precautions.
5. Body Mechanics & Lifting Safety
Proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Safe lifting techniques and when to use mechanical lifts. Pivot transfers, gait belt use, and two-person assists.
6. Restraint Safety & Alternatives
Understanding when restraints may be used (physician order required). Monitoring patients in restraints. Restraint-free alternatives and least restrictive interventions.
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