Water Safety Guy

This page contains some great links to first aid and CPR information. Check them out….

Authoritative CPR/First Aid Sources

• American Heart Association
  • 2010 Guidelines for CPR and First Aid
  • Hands Only CPR
  • Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia
•  Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • CDC 24/7 - Saving Lives. Protecting People.
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Disinfection and Remediation of Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs
  • For Swimmers and Hot Tub Users
  • Model Aquatic Health Code
  • Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers
  • Publications, Data, and Statistics
  • Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
• International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)
  • About ILCOR
    • American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR)
    • European Resuscitation Council (ERC)
    • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
    • InterAmerican Heart Foundation
    • Resuscitation Councils of South Africa
  • CPR/First Aid International Consensus Documents
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
    • Bloodborne Pathogens applicable to lifeguards
    • Can employers require potential lifeguards to get training prior to employment?
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Hazard Communication Standard
  • Personal Protective Equipment
• Title 22 First Aid (State of California)
  • California Code of Regulations - Go to Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5.
  • First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (r.2012) Information

Diagnostic First Aid/Medical Sources

• Healthline
• Mayo Clinic Health Information
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • First Aid
  • Healthy Lifestyle
• Medicine Online
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Health Topics
  • Medical Dictionary
• Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
• Merck Manuals
  • Diagnostics and Therapy
  • Home Health Handbook
• Nursing Education Wilderness First Aid and First Responder (Thanks to Megan and Ms. Ward’s class from Maine!)
• WedMD

First Aid/CPR/Medical Education/Training

• American Academy of CPR and First Aid - Online First Aid and CPR courses
• American Heart Association
  • Corporate Training
  • Find a Course
  • Instructor Resources
  • Online Course Catalog
• American Heart Care Academy - Online First Aid and CPR courses
• American Red Cross
  • For Red Cross Instructors
  • Licensed Training Providers
  • School Programs
  • Take a Class
  • Training for Companies and Organizations
• Compliance and Safety- Safety Training DVDs, Training Kits, and Booklets
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Powerpoint
  • Directory of Free Powerpoints
• eCPR Certification - Online First Aid and CPR instruction
• Health & Safety Institute/MEDIC First Aid
  • Instructor Resources
  • MEDIC First Aid
  • Student Resource Center
  • Training Center Resources
• National Safety Council
  • Online Safety Training
  • Training Center Directory
• Patient Assistance: A Health Care Guide for Kids and Teens (Thanks again Megan and Ms Ward’s class from Maine!)

First Aid/CPR Equipment

•  Ambu
  • Ambu USA and Canada
  • Ambu worldwide distributors
• American Lifeguard Products
  • CPR Training Equipment
  • First Aid Equipment
  • Seal Easy CPR Mask
• CPR Savers & First Aid Supplies
  • CPR Masks and BVMs
  • First Aid Supplies
• Laerdal
  • Airway Management Equipment
  • Immobilization
  • Patient Simulators, Manikins, and More
• MCR Medical Supplies
  • CPR Barriers
  • First Aid Supplies