First Aid / CPR / AED

First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation represent critical emergency medical response competencies. This skill encompasses the immediate, provisional care provided to individuals experiencing acute illness or trauma, aiming to preserve life, prevent condition deterioration, and promote recovery prior to the arrival of advanced emergency medical services (EMS). Proficiency requires mastery of the Chain of Survival, scene safety assessment, primary and secondary patient surveys, basic life support (BLS) protocols, hemorrhage control, and the rapid, precise deployment of AED technology. In high-stakes security and occupational environments, personnel equipped with these competencies serve as the critical first echelon of medical intervention, directly mitigating morbidity and mortality while ensuring regulatory compliance with occupational health and safety mandates.