Scout Troop 118 Training Day at COVAC
Daisy Scouts learning about simple first aid
On March 27, 2021 Daisy Troop 196 , Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The girls learned on how to treat minor and major wounds, how to stop serious bleeding. Special Thanks to Kristen Sebesta and TJ Mead who assisted in giving a tour of our ambulance
Boy Scouts Learning About Bleeding Wounds & Shock
Instructor Peter Grazanio Teaching the Boys How to Treat Major Injuries and Stop Serious Bleeding
Review of Medical Emergencies
Chief Boyle Lecturing the Boy scouts on the Treatment of Anaphylaxis and Other Serious Medical Problems
Community CPR, First Aid & Babysitting Classes
Professional Programs
The Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps offers a verity of CPR and First Aid programs both for the community as well as the health care professional. Our agency is an official American Health & Safety Institute training center. (ASHI)
ASHI CPR & AED
This program is designed for the lay person who can provide lifesaving care before professional help arrives. The CPR AED course is a video-based & instructor-led program that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use. Additionally, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants is also taught.
ASHI Basic Life Support for the Health Care Professional & Professional Rescuers
The Basic Life Support program is required for professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills. This is designed for personal who operate in-hospital or as pre-hospital care providers. This program mirrors the American Heart Association’s BLS for Health Care Providers program.
ASHI Basic First Aid
First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available. This program covers how to protect yourself from blood born pathogen contamination, how to assess an injured or ill person, how to control serious bleeding and other common skills.
Child & Babysitting Safety
Students learn more than just babysitting basics. They’ll learn the life and safety skills that any teen should have before babysitting. This is a 6 hour program that includes Babysitting as a Business, Child Care Essentials, Safety for the Sitter, Injury Management, Preventing Problem Behavior. Additionally, Adult, Child and Infant CPR & AED skills are added to this comprehensive program.
Class Information
If you need CPR certification, like yesterday we can schedule individual classes be appointment only.
For more information or to be scheduled for a class please email us at Training@cornwallvac.org