COMBINATION Basic First Aid/CPR/AED For: Adults/Children/Infants Overview This course is a combination of CPR, AED, and First Aid where people get to acquire the skills and knowledge to help others in emergency situations. With First Aid/CPR/AED, learners can acquire valuable hands-on training and fundamental knowledge that is required to aid someone in a critical situation. Certification Period: • 2 Years Class Options available for: • Adult• Adult, Child & Infant
Heat‑related illnesses are one of the most preventable yet overlooked workplace hazards in construction and manufacturing. As temperatures rise, the risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, falls, equipment incidents, and cardiac emergencies increases significantly. OSHA and Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I) both recognize heat exposure as a serious, foreseeable workplace hazard, requiring proactive prevention and emergency response planning. For Washington employers, combining heat illness prevention policies with CPR, AED, and First Aid training is one of the most effective ways to protect workers and maintain compliance. Why Heat Is a Major Safety Risk in Construction & Manufacturing Heat stress reduces concentration, increases fatigue, and slows reaction time—often before visible heat illness symptoms appear. Construction workers account for more than…
COMBINATION Basic First Aid/CPR/AED Overview This course is a combination of CPR, AED, and First Aid where people get to acquire the skills and knowledge to help others in emergency situations. With First Aid/CPR/AED, learners can acquire valuable hands-on training and fundamental knowledge that is required to aid someone in a critical situation. Certification Period:• 2 Years Class Options available for: • Adult • Adult, Child & Infant
Understanding Why “How It Happened” Is More Important Than What You Can See When someone gets injured—on a job site, in a vehicle crash, or during a fall—the first instinct is to look for visible damage: blood, swelling, bruising, or deformity. But in emergency medicine, trauma care, and occupational safety, there is a widely accepted principle that often surprises people: The mechanism of injury is more important than how the injury looks. This concept saves lives, prevents missed injuries, and explains why people who “look fine” sometimes deteriorate hours later. What Is Mechanism of Injury (MOI)? Mechanism of injury (MOI) refers to the physical forces and events that caused the injury, including: Medical providers use MOI to understand how energy…
The best benefit your boss can provide; the skill to save lives! When cardiac arrest happens, it rarely happens in public. According to the American Heart Association and CDC, roughly 7 out of 10 cardiac arrests occur in the home, not at work, not at the gym, and not in public places. That means the person most likely to need CPR is someone you love. Yet for most adults, the first—and sometimes only—time they receive CPR and First Aid training is at work. This is why workplace CPR and First Aid training plays such a critical role in community safety. Why Workplace CPR Training Matters Employers across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and general industry regularly provide CPR and First Aid…
Eye Protection in Industry and First Aid for Eye Injuries Workplace eye injuries are a serious safety concern for industrial workers in the United States and Washington State. Construction sites, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and maintenance operations expose workers to flying debris, chemical splashes, and traumatic eye injuries every day. Proper industrial eye protection and fast, effective first aid for eye injuries are essential to preventing permanent vision loss. Why Eye Protection Is Critical in Industrial Workplaces Eye protection is a key part of workplace safety programs. Safety glasses, goggles, and face shields protect workers from common hazards such as dust, metal fragments, chemicals, and blunt force impacts. Most work‑related eye injuries occur when proper protective eyewear is not worn or…
Rural Washington State: CPR & First Aid Training Saves Lives in Rural Communities Snohomish • Skagit • Whatcom Counties In rural Washington, help is often far away when an emergency strikes. On a farm road, school bus route, logging site, or church gathering, minutes matter—and waiting isn’t an option. CPR and First Aid training isn’t just helpful in rural communities; it’s lifesaving. Rural EMS Response Times Are Longer—and the Risk Is Real Across Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, emergency responders cover vast rural areas with fewer ambulances and thinner resources. Distance, terrain, weather, and staffing shortages mean help often arrives later. In cardiac arrest or severe injury, those extra minutes can mean irreversible damage or death. Bystander CPR Is the…
I’ve Seen It Too Many Times: Cardiac Arrest at Home After years as a first responder, one misconception stands out: people think cardiac arrest happens in public places—stadiums, airports, gyms.The truth is quieter and far more personal. When the lights are flashing, the clock has already been running. A home defibrillator lets families act immediately.I hope you never need one—but preparation is what lets someone walk back into their home instead of being carried out.
COMBINATION Basic First Aid/CPR/AED Overview This course is a combination of CPR, AED, and First Aid where people get to acquire the skills and knowledge to help others in emergency situations. With First Aid/CPR/AED, learners can acquire valuable hands-on training and fundamental knowledge that is required to aid someone in a critical situation. Certification Period:• 2 Years Class Options available for: • Adult • Adult, Child & Infant
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment with Narcan/Naloxone Understanding the Opioid Crisis Opioid overdoses remain a public health emergency. In 2023, the U.S. recorded 105,007 overdose deaths, with opioids involved in 76% of cases. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are the leading cause of fatalities. Dotson Safety Consulting is committed to equipping individuals and organizations with life-saving skills through CPR and Narcan training. What is Narcan (Naloxone)? Narcan is a medication that reverses opioid overdoses by restoring normal breathing. It is: Why Prevention Matters Every second counts during an overdose. Without intervention, brain damage or death can occur within minutes. Prevention strategies include: Signs of an Opioid Overdose Steps to Respond to an Opioid Overdose Narcan Training with Dotson Safety Consulting We…