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Registration deadline for the online first aid course has been extended. Don't miss this opportunity to learn first aid and ensure a safer school environment!
O Federal Institute of Southern Minas Gerais (IFSuldeMinas) made a crucial decision that could impact safety in schools across the country.
If you are a teacher or employee at an educational institution and have not yet signed up for the EAD first aid course, this is your opportunity!
The deadline has been extended and the course could be the difference you needed to save lives in the school environment.
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But what makes this an unmissable opportunity? Keep reading to find out all the details and secure your spot. vacancy in this free course which also offers certification recognized by the MEC.
Details of the online first aid course: registration extended!
According to notice no. 235/2024, published on October 7, 2024, the first aid course in a school environment had its registration deadline extended until October 25th, 2024.
Previously, the deadline was October 22, but IFSuldeMinas decided to give more time for teachers and staff of educational institutions, public and private, sign up.
With 100% distance modality, the course offers flexibility so that education professionals can train without leaving home.
The course has a total workload of 120 hours, divided into essential subjects for emergency situations in schools. The modules include:
- Basic skills for the world of work - 10 hours
- Introduction to First Aid - 10 hours
- Seizure and fainting - 15 hours
- Burns/injuries - 15 hours
- Choking in adults and children - 15 hours
- Respiratory arrest - 15 hours
- Cardiac arrest - 15 hours
- Cardiopulmonary arrest - 15 hours
- Transport of the injured person - 10 hours
With this extension of the deadline, 2.000 vacancies are available, representing a significant leap compared to the 300 vacancies from 2023, proof of the growing demand and importance of first aid training.
How to secure your spot?
Interested parties must complete the electronic form registration deadline until October 25th.
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of vacancies, a electronic draw will be carried out to define those selected.
If the number of registrations is equal to or less than the number of vacancies, all registrants will be automatically enrolled.
This facility, combined with the fact that the course is completely free and online, further increases its attractiveness.
Those who work in early childhood or basic education now have another chance to specialize in first aid, an increasingly relevant skill, especially after Lucas Law.
Lucas Law: the motivation behind training
The importance of first aid training has increased significantly with the Lucas Law (Federal Law No. 13.722/2018), which requires schools and children's recreation establishments to train their teachers and staff to act in emergencies, such as choking, cardiorespiratory arrest and other accidents that may occur with children and adolescents.
According to experts, this training is essential to increase the chances of survival in critical situations, often preventing small occurrences from becoming tragedies.
According to data from the education sector, institutions that have already adopted this training report a safer and calmer environment.
Who can enroll in the First Aid course?
The course is intended for teachers and school staff who work in early childhood and basic education, both in the public and private networks.
The main objective is to train these professionals to deal with emergency situations in their daily school routine, minimizing risks and saving lives.
According to IFSuldeMinas, the focus is on preparing participants to quickly recognize risk situations and apply first aid efficiently and safely, before the arrival of specialized help.
Life-saving training: why you can't miss it?
Training in first aid is more than a legal requirement: It is a matter of responsibility for the safety of students.
Having professionals prepared to act in emergency situations can mean the difference between life and death, and this has a direct impact on the well-being of the children and adolescents under their supervision.
With certification recognized by MEC, professionals who complete the course will be better prepared and qualified to perform their duties more safely.
Additionally, we bring This is an excellent opportunity for professional development, with comprehensive program content focused on the main emergencies that can occur in the school environment.
Unmissable opportunity: there is still time to participate!
If you work in education and want to be prepared to face emergencies, Don't miss this chance! Registration has been extended, but time is running out.
Secure your spot by October 25th and be among the 2.000 selected to be part of this new class. Remember: first aid training is essential to ensure a safe school environment. Click to sign up!
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