Health and Safety Programs
Contact Heather Burton, Training Coordinator, today by calling (954) 746-9400 x2215 or e-mail hburton@arcbroward.com. To register online, check our Training Calendar for the next Health and Safety classes and other opportunities to grow professionally and make yourself invaluable to your employer.
CPR – Heartsaver
Duration: Four (4) Hours
Cost: $30 per person
Knowing CPR is a must for ALL! This hands-on course, developed by the American Heart Association, prepares participants to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in adults, children and infants. Participants are guided through an interactive video, have classroom instruction and practical application of procedures on appropriately sized manikins.
Topics covered include:
- CPR for Adults, Children and Infants
- Rescuing a choking victim
Defensive Driving – Coaching the Van Driver
Duration: Four (4) Hours
Cost: $30 per person
If you or your organization has to transport individuals on the road, this class is for you! Driving accidents are the number one cause of accidental deaths in America. Drivers need to understand the dangers while driving the Florida roads and the difference between driving your personal vehicle and a van. This defensive driving workshop is endorsed by the National Safety Council and presented through video, interactive discussion and lecture.
Topics covered include:
- Defensive Driving Skills
- How to Prevent and Avoid Collisions
- Transporting Passengers
- Tips on Van Inspection
- Review documentation necessary to insure continued safety of passengers
First Aid and Universal Precautions
Duration: Four (4) Hours
Cost: $30 per person
This intensive workshop is ideal for those who are employed in the health care industry or parents seeking additional information on how to respond to medical emergencies such as bleeding, burns, bites, heart attacks, stroke, seizures, etc. This workshop also covers universal precautions. This informational forum is presented in lay terms and concepts are easily digested by individuals with non-medical backgrounds. Participants are given the opportunity to ask questions in an interactive forum and partake in group exercises.
Topics covered include:
- Symptoms and Care of Many Emergencies
- Universal Precautions
- How to rescue a choking victim
- Seizures
- Medical Documentation
HIV/AIDS Education
Duration: Four (4) Hours
Cost: $30 per person
Did you know that Broward County has the most newly diagnosed AIDS cases per day in ALL of America? With a statistic like this, it’s vital to get the most up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS and learn how to prevent and protect yourself.
Topics covered include:
- Immunology
- Possible Origins & History of HIV
- Transmission
- Testing
- Symptoms
- Prevention
Address: 10250 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, Florida 33351
Phone: (954) 746-9400