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First Aid: Preparation and Response

51 minutesEN / ES / MLCCSafety Training29 CFR 1910.151 - Medical Services and First Aid; 29 CFR 1926.50 - Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)
Quick Answer

First Aid: Preparation and Response is a 51-minute online course that trains employees on essential first aid techniques, emergency response procedures, and workplace injury treatment as required by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.151 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.50 for construction. It is designed for designated first aid responders and all employees who may need to provide emergency care in the workplace and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

OSHA's Medical Services and First Aid standard at 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires employers to have personnel adequately trained in first aid when the workplace is not near an infirmary, clinic, or hospital. OSHA interprets this to mean that emergency care must be available within 3-4 minutes for workplaces where serious injuries such as falls, electrocution, or amputation are possible. For lower-hazard workplaces like offices, OSHA allows a response time of up to 15 minutes. The standard applies to all employers regardless of company size or industry. Employers who fail to have trained first aid personnel available face serious citations of up to $16,550 per violation.

This course provides your employees with comprehensive first aid training covering wound care, bleeding control, burn treatment, fracture stabilization, shock management, and emergency response protocols. Your team will learn how to assess a scene for safety, prioritize injuries, activate emergency medical services, and provide critical first aid until professional responders arrive. The course also addresses the legal protections available to workplace first aid providers and the importance of maintaining current first aid skills through regular refresher training.

What You'll Learn

  • Scene assessment and personal safety before providing first aid
  • Activating emergency medical services and coordinating with responders
  • Wound care and bleeding control techniques including direct pressure and tourniquets
  • Burn treatment and classification by severity
  • Fracture recognition, immobilization, and splinting basics
  • Shock recognition and management
  • CPR fundamentals and when to initiate resuscitation
  • First aid kit contents and maintenance requirements under ANSI Z308.1

Who Needs This Training

  • Employees designated as first aid responders under 29 CFR 1910.151
  • Construction workers where 29 CFR 1926.50 requires on-site first aid capability
  • Workers at remote sites where emergency medical services are more than 4 minutes away
  • Safety committee members responsible for emergency response planning
  • Supervisors and team leaders who may be first on scene at a workplace injury
  • Office administrators in facilities without on-site medical staff

Regulatory Background

OSHA's Medical Services and First Aid standard at 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires that when no infirmary, clinic, or hospital is in near proximity to the workplace, employers must have employees adequately trained to render first aid with adequate supplies readily available. OSHA interprets near proximity as a 3-4 minute response time for workplaces with serious injury potential, extending to 15 minutes for lower-risk environments like offices. The construction standard at 29 CFR 1926.50(c) has parallel requirements and specifically requires that a person with a valid first aid certificate be available at the worksite. Training certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and National Safety Council are accepted by OSHA. Employees designated as first aid providers are also covered by the Bloodborne Pathogens standard at 29 CFR 1910.1030, requiring BBP training and hepatitis B vaccination offers. Penalties for failing to provide trained first aid personnel can reach $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 for willful violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Under 29 CFR 1910.151(b), OSHA requires that one or more persons be adequately trained to render first aid when the workplace is not near a medical facility. Not every employee needs certification, but the employer must ensure that at least one trained person is available during every work shift. The number of trained responders should be proportional to the size of the workforce and the facility.
OSHA interprets near proximity to mean that emergency medical care must be available within 3-4 minutes for workplaces where serious injuries such as falls, amputation, electrocution, or severe bleeding are possible. For lower-hazard workplaces like offices, OSHA allows a response time of up to 15 minutes. The determination is based on the types of hazards present and the severity of injuries that could reasonably occur.
Online training can provide the knowledge component of first aid education, but OSHA expects that trained first aid personnel can demonstrate practical competency. Most employers use online training as part of a blended approach that also includes hands-on skills practice. Certification from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association typically requires a practical evaluation component.
Most first aid certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and National Safety Council are valid for two years. OSHA requires that training be current, so employers must track certification dates and schedule renewal training before certifications expire. Employers should ensure that at least one currently certified person is available on every shift.
Yes. Under 29 CFR 1910.1030, employees assigned first aid duties have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Employers must include designated first aid responders in their Bloodborne Pathogens exposure control plan, offer hepatitis B vaccinations, provide appropriate PPE, and deliver BBP-specific training.
$34.95
per person
Volume Pricing
Team Size Price per Person
1 - 9$34.95
10 - 24$27.96
25 - 49$25.16
50 - 99$17.50
Subtotal $34.95
Language

This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.

Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.

$34.95
per person