First Aid: The Basics is a 30-minute online course that provides comprehensive training on treatment methods for minor and major workplace injuries and illnesses as referenced by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151(b). It is designed for designated first aid responders and all employees in general industry and construction settings and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Every year, nearly 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the speed and quality of first aid response directly affects outcomes for injured workers. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires employers to have at least one person trained in first aid at every workplace that is not in near proximity to a medical facility. For worksites where serious injuries are possible - including falls, amputations, electrocution, and chemical exposure - OSHA requires that first aid be available within 3-4 minutes. Employers who fail to maintain trained first aid personnel face penalties up to $16,550 per serious violation.
This course gives your employees a thorough foundation in workplace first aid treatment. It covers assessment and treatment techniques for cuts, burns, fractures, sprains, head injuries, shock, and other common workplace injuries. Your team will learn how to evaluate injury severity, stabilize victims until professional help arrives, and document incidents properly. The course also covers first aid kit contents and maintenance, universal precautions for bloodborne pathogen exposure, and the critical first few minutes that determine whether an injury becomes a temporary setback or a permanent impairment.
OSHA's general industry first aid standard (29 CFR 1910.151(b)) and construction standard (29 CFR 1926.50(c)) both require trained first aid personnel when workplaces are not in near proximity to medical facilities. OSHA's enforcement interpretation defines near proximity as 3-4 minutes for high-hazard workplaces where injuries like cardiac arrest, uncontrolled bleeding, and amputation are possible. For lower-risk environments, a response time up to 15 minutes may be acceptable. The standard applies to all industries regardless of company size. Employees designated as first aid responders are additionally covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), requiring BBP training, hepatitis B vaccination offers, and personal protective equipment. First aid training certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and equivalent providers are typically valid for two years. Penalties for inadequate first aid provisions can reach $16,550 per serious violation.
10 courses for clinical and support staff compliance
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
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.