American Red Cross Skill Boost Modules
At Ready Rescue Training we understand educational needs can vary by workplace, department or individual responsibilities. That is why we are committed to taking lifesaving care to the next level with our optional American Red Cross skill boosts designed to meet your staff or students uniques or desires.
These are robust and specialized modules that offer participants customized training so selected participants are prepared to respond in the moments that matter. At Ready rescue Training we offer skill boosts that can be taught alone or they can be Added On to the First Aid/CPR/AED Course and Lifeguarding Course.
Want to add a Skill Boost to your group training? Let us know! Email us and let us know which Skill Boosts you want added on to your course and we can add it on to your training.
Skill Boosts We Offer
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration
This 45-minute skill boost module provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to
recognize anaphylaxis and give care for a person experiencing anaphylactic shock by administering
medication until advanced EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person.
Asthma and Quick Relief Medication Administration
This 45-minute skill boost module provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to
recognize an asthma attack and give care for a person experiencing an attack by administering
medication until advanced EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. This module
includes the demonstration of, and skill practice session and assessment scenario for, administering
quick-relief medication using an inhaler with a spacer.
Life Threatening Bleeding and Tourniquet Application
This 75-minute skill boost module provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to
recognize life-threatening bleeding and give care to a person with life-threatening bleeding until
advanced EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. This skill boost was
developed to address the need for training in the use of direct pressure, applying a tourniquet
and wound packing.
Head, Neck, Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries and Splinting
This 60-minute skill boost module helps individuals recognize and care for head, neck, and spinal
injuries as well as muscle, bone, and joint injuries, including the need for training in the use of a
rigid splint and a sling and binder. This skill boost also includes optional training in the use of a
vacuum splint.
Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration
This 45-minute skill boost helps individuals recognize an opioid overdose and trains them how
to administer naloxone via the nose (nasal spray or nasal atomizer). For this skill boost, if
participants are not certified in CPR, they must complete skill practice in compression-only CPR
for this skill boost.
Please Note: To take any and all skill boosts, participants must have a valid and current certification in First Aid and/or CPR/AED (including First Aid CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, EMR, RTE). A Skill Boost can also be added to a First Aid/CPR/AED course.
6 Boosts. 6 Reasons.
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine: Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms promptly is key to a better outcome. Anaphylaxis can worse other medical conditions such as Asthma. Being able to help as soon as it's needed is imperative. Do you know the sings and symptoms of an allergic reaction?