Primary assessment
Check scene safety, introduce yourself, and get consent if the person is responsive.
Use the SAMPLE history (Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last intake, Events leading up).
First Aid in Takoma Park, MD
First Aid training empowers you to respond effectively to injuries and emergencies, until professional medical help arrives, preventing the condition from worsening and potentially saving a life.
What you’ll learn
- • Primary assessment
- • Severe bleeding
- • Burns
- • Fractures and sprains
- • Medical emergencies
We come to you anywhere in Takoma Park. Parking: Street parking varies by block; check signage.
Get a QuoteFirst Aid Basics: Bleeding, Burns, Fractures, and Medical Emergencies
Simple steps to assess injuries, control bleeding, treat burns and fractures, and recognize time‑critical medical conditions.
Severe bleeding
Apply direct pressure with a clean dressing; maintain firm, continuous pressure.
If bleeding continues, add more dressings and apply a pressure bandage. Consider a tourniquet for life‑threatening limb bleeding if trained.
Burns
Cool the burn with cool (not icy) running water for 10–20 minutes.
Cover loosely with a sterile, non‑adhesive dressing. Do not apply creams or break blisters.
Fractures and sprains
Immobilize the area in the position found using a splint or sling if trained.
Apply cold pack wrapped in cloth for 20 minutes; elevate if not painful and no deformity.
Medical emergencies
For chest pain, give aspirin if no allergy and local protocols allow; call 911.
For severe allergic reaction with breathing problems, use an epinephrine auto‑injector if available and trained; call 911.
Follow local protocols and seek medical care.
Common questions about First Aid in Takoma Park
Do you come to our location in Takoma Park?
Yes. We bring manikins, AED trainers, and all course materials to your site in Takoma Park. All we need is an open floor area, power for a projector/AED trainer, and a nearby restroom.
How many people can attend?
We regularly train small teams of 6–12 and groups up to 25 in a single block. Larger groups are fine—we run rotations so everyone practices correctly.
Is this OSHA‑friendly?
Yes. Content aligns with OSHA guidance and includes bleeding control, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies.
What should I do first for severe bleeding?
Apply firm direct pressure with a dressing. If bleeding continues, add more dressings and a pressure bandage; use a tourniquet for life‑threatening limb bleeding if trained.
Best treatment for burns?
Cool the burn under cool (not icy) running water for 10–20 minutes, then cover with a non‑stick dressing. Do not apply creams, butter, or break blisters.
Local feedback
“The class was a success! At first, we had a bit of trouble gathering the participants but as soon as it started, everything went well! She was very knowledgeable and thorough in terms of discussing the topics and also provided great information! She made sure that everyone had enough time to practice the exercises and I can say everyone enjoyed it!”