Participants must be certified in First Aid and/or CPR or enrolled in an equivalent Red Cross course to take this course.
The purpose of this course is to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and care for a head, neck, or spinal injury, recognize strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures and give care for a person experiencing strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures by applying a splint until EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. This information is provided as general guidance only. State and local laws, facility policies and differing advice, actual instructions or protocols from a healthcare provider for a specific person or situation should take precedence over instruction in this module. It is key to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of rigid splint you are using.
This course includes the demonstration of, and skill practice session and assessment scenario for, caring for a muscle, bone or joint injury using a rigid splint and a sling and binder. This course is designed to help participants feel confident and willing to act if they ever need to give care for a head, neck or spinal or muscle, bone or joint injury.
To successfully complete this course the participant must attend and participate in the entire class session, participate in all skill boost activities, demonstrate competency in the required skill, and successfully complete the assessment scenario.
Upon completion of the course, the participant will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross that is valid for 2 years.