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Narrative

In Person and Virtual classes are available.

Skills Focused Class: Take Care First Aid offers non-certification first aid and CPR classes for individuals with disabilities.  I am a certified American Heart Association (AHA) instructor and have created visual and hands-on materials to teach the essential skills needed to care for common injuries such as burns, broken bones, cuts, allergic reactions, choking and unresponsiveness. Recognizing an emergency and how to get help is a major focus of the program.  All participants take home a small first aid kit.

The course objectives include:

• Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency situations
• Demonstrate first aid skills for common injuries or medical situations
• Understand how to seek help when needed
• Learn common safety skills to prevent injuries

My goal is to help participants to feel confident to respond if they or someone else is injured or has an emergency at home, work or in the community. They could save a life!

The classes are 2 hours and are generally held at your school, agency or day program locations.  Class fees are based on the location of the class and the size of the group. 

If you need CPR and/or first aid certification for employment, I am happy to work with you to pass the requirements for certification from the American Heart Association.  The fee for certification depends on training time needed and includes a handbook and AHA certification card (valid for 2 years).

In addition to first aid and CPR, I also teach a class called Be Aware.  The Be Aware class uses video, discussion and hands-on activities to learn how laws help us to be safe, to practice how to report a crime, and to learn how to interact with the police under different circumstances.  This program may include a visit from the local police department, if available.

Please visit my website or Facebook page to see photos of recent classes and for more information.

Service Types

• Self-Advocacy - Health and Safety
• Skills Training

Program Type

• Education
• Independent Living
• Personal Care
• Self-Advocacy Training
• Vocational

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Latex Free Environment
• Services at School

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds