Master First Aid Basics Everyone Should Know

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90 minutes

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·Beginner

After 90 min: Confidence to handle common injuries and medical emergencies

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

CPR0–15 min

Learn chest compressions: 30 compressions at 100–120 beats per minute

Bleeding15–35 min

Master direct pressure, elevation, and pressure point techniques

Choking35–55 min

Practice Heimlich maneuver with proper hand placement and execution

Injuries55–75 min

Learn RICE protocol for sprains: rest, ice, compression, elevation

Assessment75–90 min

Practice evaluating injuries and knowing when to call emergency services

Pro Tip

Take a certified first aid course for hands-on practice

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After 90 min: Proper burn treatment that minimizes scarring and infection

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After 90 min: Ability to stabilize severe bleeding and potentially save a life

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After 90 min: Ability to securely tie reef knots and teach others

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After 90 min: A perfectly organized closet with neatly folded clothes

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