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 an asthma attack and give care for a person experiencing an asthma attack by administering medication 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 course. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of inhaler being used.
This program includes the demonstration of, and skill practice session and assessment scenario for, administering quick-relief medication using an inhaler with a spacer. The course is designed to help participants feel confident and willing to act if they ever need to give care for an asthma attack.
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.