These are some of the curriculum Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. utilizes.
AVIRT
(Active Violence Immediate Response Training)
Summary
“Shots fired”! is never a sound nor a statement that wants to be heard or uttered in any business, house of worship or public activity…
When violence occurs, seconds count, and you can’t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) enables you to become an immediate responder by giving you the tools to prepare for potential violence and react quickly in life-threatening situations. After an AVIRT training session, you and your team will be able to:
- Recognize (potential) warning signs and growth in situational awareness of persons and/or surroundings
- Gain confidence and empowerment to assess and decide accordingly what to do during an emergency
- IF active shooter is present: Decide whether to Escape, Evade or Attack
- Tips and skills – as it relates to Escape, Evade or Attack – during an
- Active Shooter situation
- Correct application, and placement of life-saving tourniquets and/or wound-packing techniques
- Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Course
Utilizing Health & Safety Institute (HSI) AVIRT curriculum and Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. concepts for Buying Time and basic Triage concepts, this course is designed to educate, equip and prepare the student in what to expect and how best to handle when the tragic may happen.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, you will experience energized education you’ll remember. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Bloodborne Pathogen
(AKA: HIV, HBV, HCV Prevention Training)
Summary
Can we just agree that if there’s a bodily fluid and it’s not yours, it’s a good idea to have a barrier between you and it?
According to OSHA, OSHA-level Bloodborne Pathogen training needs to be provided for all employees or workers who have an occupational exposure risk. Occupational exposure is defined as reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral (injection through the skin) contact with blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) that may result from the performance of one’s duties.
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements. In this course you will learn:
- Common Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
- A brief introduction to some misconceptions about BBP
- How BBPs are transmitted
- Awareness of your exposure control plan to protect you from BBP
- How to recognize the workplace activities that could expose you to blood and other possibly infectious materials
- Methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including equipment and safer medical devices, work practices and personal protective equipment
- General information about personal protective equipment, and demonstration of their proper use
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- What to do if you are exposed to BBP
- What BBP signs and labels mean
- And a dynamic emphasis on site/scene safety from Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. has tailored Bloodborne Pathogen courses to specifically address the needs/concerns for diverse industries such as: funeral home workers, construction firms, hotels, convention centers, daycare, local/state/federal agencies, water/sewer districts, and more.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, you will experience energized education you’ll remember. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
CPR/AED & Basic First Aid
“Shawn clearly has an understanding of how people absorb and retain info”.
- N.G., SCVSAR, Snohomish, WA.
“Dynamic teaching stays with you. I have remembered past teaching from Shawn”.
- Honeywell Aerospace, Redmond, WA
CPR/AED or Basic First Aid can be taught separately if desired. This may create more flexibility for scheduling, length of time in class, etc. Let Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provide dynamic, practical, relevant and tailored training. Energized Education You’ll Remember!
Summary
Why learn (or relearn) CPR and have an AED onsite?
Cardiac arrest is the leading killer in the nation for both male and female adults. A cardiac event is happening every 39 seconds! Though sudden cardiac arrest is most common, someone can also die from secondary cardiac arrest. Both sudden cardiac arrest and secondary cardiac arrest can happen to persons of any age, and there is value in understanding the important difference of both.
When someone is in cardiac arrest, without receiving defibrillation, their chance for successful resuscitation could diminish by 10% every minute. Quality CPR matters, but rarely restores the heart rhythm, so having an AED onsite is crucial for total care. But AEDs are not jumper cables! In this course learn not only the current guidelines but the real understanding of what Chest compressions do, what an AED is designed to do and how best the two work. It’s like a seat belt and air bag.
Does quality CPR matter?
Yes! There is value to all life and any effort someone makes on behalf of another individual needs to be commended. But quality does matter. Although quality CPR by no means guarantees success, it can absolutely increase the odds for success.
While learning the latest international guidelines, Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. will also provide practical and relevant steps for remembering your skill.
Emergency Oxygen can also be an added component to the training if needed.
Additionally, Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provides in-depth trauma care training that can be included as another session or as a stand-alone course. https://shawnritchey.com/educator/#stop
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines first aid as “emergency care provided for injury or sudden illness before professional medical treatment becomes available.” Any recognized curriculum will train you to OSHA’s definition. But consider what Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. can add…
- Clear understanding of how the body responds during an emergency.
- The answer to the question, “why S.T.O.P. before go”?
- Discover the value of comfort-care as legitimate first aid.
- Consider the benefit of rescue breathing for someone without “sucking face”.
- Tailored onsite scenarios.
- Practical solutions to incorporating international guidelines for first aid.
- Dramatic demonstrations of various conditions such as cardiac arrest, heart attack (male and female), seizure, stroke and more…
- Situational Awareness and Patient Assessment should go hand-n-hand.
- Consider what happens when they don’t (see 1/2 video below)
- Consider this alternative when assessing someone for possible CPR (see 2/2 video below)
More than 4 million people suffer non-fatal injury or illness each year in the workplace. In the United States about one third of all injuries and one fifth of all injury deaths happen at home. This is why staying skilled in first aid is so important.
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements. In this course you will learn basic first aid to the level and depth your organization wants to take it. Training curriculum options are available in American Safety & Health (ASHI), American Heart Association (AHA), EMS Safety or Medic First Aid.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. regularly tailors first aid courses for businesses and organizations including but not limited to: athletic teams, camps, construction firms, convention centers, daycare, law enforcement, local/state/federal agencies, office complexes, PUDs, school districts (students and teachers), Scouts, water districts, and more.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, safety training can have a profound impact; benefiting those taught as well as any recipient of care at a later time. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Finally, I also can include a nationally recognized Stop The Bleed course with a unique Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. addition. Energized Education You’ll Remember. Stop the bleed and save a life.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Healthcare Professional
(HCP) CPR/AED (in class or blended learning – see below for more details)
“I can’t describe it. Your heart!!!!!!! Your enthusiasm, your frankness, your experience, your didactics, your precision, how much you care. I’m amazed!”
- Student, Bastyr University, Bothell, WA
Summary
As Healthcare providers you recognize you have not only a desire, but a duty to act when on the job and an ill or injured person is present. But still consider…
Why learn (or relearn) CPR?
Cardiac arrest is the leading killer in the nation for both male and female adults. A cardiac event is happening every 39 seconds!
Though sudden cardiac arrest is most common, someone can also die from secondary cardiac arrest. Both sudden cardiac arrest and secondary cardiac arrest can happen to persons of any age.
Does quality matter with CPR?
There is value to all life and so any attempt when offering care on an ill or injured person is to be commended. However, as a Healthcare Professional, it is very important to remember that High Quality CPR or High Performance CPR really can make a significant difference with the outcome.
But also remember that Situational Awareness and Patient Assessment should go hand-n-hand. Consider what happens if they don’t. (see 1/2 video below)
Consider this alternative when assessing someone for possible CPR. (see 2/2 video below)
While learning the latest international guidelines, Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. will also provide practical and relevant steps for remembering your skills.
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements. In this course you will learn HCP level care in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED, when/how/if to use Rescue Breaths, Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) use, Choking, and Recovery Position.
Classes can be set as fully taught onsite, or to be blended with online training and written test followed by a scheduled session for onsite practical skills. Contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. for cost, details and a link to the online portion.
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
- Firefighters
- Dental Office employees (DDS)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Naturopathic Doctors (ND)
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Medical Doctor
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), and more.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, safety training can have a profound impact; benefiting those taught as well as any recipient of care at a later time. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Finally, I also can include a nationally recognized Stop The Bleed course with a unique Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. addition. Energized Education You’ll Remember. Stop the bleed.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Heat-Related Injuries (HRI)
Summary
HEAT CAN KILL, but all heat-related emergencies ARE preventable.
Heat related emergencies are a growing concern for many industries, as well as a legitimate safety risk factor for many employees.
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements (WAC 296-62-095, and others)
In this course we will address:
- Environmental and personal factors that can contribute to heat related emergencies
- Employers responsibilities and procedures for identifying these emergencies
- Signs & Symptoms of heat-related emergencies
- Proper treatment
- Prevention tips
- Personal Protective Equipment’s role in heat-related injuries
- Time permitting, other conditions can be addressed such as: shock, seizure, nausea/vomiting, aspiration, cramping, etc.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, you will experience energized education you’ll remember. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Practitioner and Therapist tailored CPR/Basic First Aid
“I can’t describe it. Your heart!!!!!!! Your enthusiasm, your frankness, your experience, your didactics, your precision, how much you care. I’m amazed!”
- Student, Bastyr University, Bothell, WA
Summary
Next Training:
CPR/1st Aid for Practitioners, Therapists who need standard-level CPR options.
Or visit SR L.I.V.E.’s Calendar Page.
If not finding what you’re looking for, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. and let us know what your needs are.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. blends professional theatre, more than three decades in emergency services and over 15 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) to provide dynamic, relevant and tailored training for the Health Care Professionals including:
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Naturopathic Doctors (ND)
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Medical Doctor
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), or any other.
Practitioners and Therapists can have unique challenges if caring for a client/patient in need of CPR or first aid while in their care. Some of these include:
- Dealing with a patient who is face down on a treatment table
- Dealing with a patient who is seizing while on a treatment table
- How to safely roll an unresponsive patient, while on the treatment table, in order to perform CPR or some other care.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. will address these potential issues and so much more...
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements (WAC 296-62-095, and others)
In this course we will address:
- Environmental and personal factors that can contribute to heat related emergencies
- Employers responsibilities and procedures for identifying these emergencies
- Signs & Symptoms of heat-related emergencies
- Proper treatment
- Prevention tips
- Personal Protective Equipment’s role in heat-related injuries
- Time permitting, other conditions can be addressed such as: shock, seizure, nausea/vomiting, aspiration, cramping, etc.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, safety training can have a profound impact; benefiting those taught as well as any recipient of care at a later time. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Finally, I also can include a nationally recognized Stop The Bleed course with a unique Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. addition. Energized Education You’ll Remember. Stop the Bleed, Save a Life.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Severe Bleeding Control, In-depth Trauma Care
Summary
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines first aid as “emergency care provided for injury or sudden illness before professional medical treatment becomes available.
Even for many urban areas the response time of Fire and Rescue units is 5 minutes or longer. Someone can bleed to death in 3 minutes or less.
Severe Bleeding Control training is beneficial for addressing major trauma injuries at work, home, mass shootings, vehicle crashes, and more.
The focus of this course will include:
- Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. specialized S.T.O.P. before you Go approach to site/scene safety
- Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. S.A.M. concepts to quick assessment
- Basic Triage
- Recognition of life-threatening bleeding
- Recognition of other major trauma including: Sucking chest, Penetrating objects, Severe abdominal wounds, and more
- Appropriate bleeding control care to include: quality direct pressure, proper use of tourniquet, proper use of hemostatic dressings, packing of wounds and more
Signs, symptoms and effective care for shock will also be covered
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provides tarps, a separate set of cpr manikins that depict gunshot, amputation, severe leg wound, penetrating object, infant trauma and more. This will be a very “hands on” course dynamically presented by Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Course
All First Aid related courses meet or exceed State (WA State Labor & Industry) and Federal (OSHA) requirements. While utilizing a nationally recognized curriculum, Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. will add dynamic, practical information to enhance this training.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. regularly tailors first aid courses for businesses and organizations including but not limited to: athletic teams, camps, construction firms, convention centers, daycare, law enforcement, local/state/federal agencies, office complexes, PUDs, school districts (students and teachers), Scouts, water districts, and more.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, safety training can have a profound impact; benefiting those taught as well as any recipient of care at a later time. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Finally, I also can include a nationally recognized Stop The Bleed course with a unique Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. addition. Energized Education You’ll Remember.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.
Wilderness First Aid
(approximately 18-20 hour course)
This training can be adapted to address urban settings when emergency medical services may be delayed.
Stanwood, WA and/or Bellingham, WA
Participants need to be current with CPR certification. If not current, contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. and options will be offered.
For more information or to sign up.
Summary
Maintaining life, breath, or “buying time” for an ill or injured person in the back country can have many difficult challenges. Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. considers the importance of three words that become a recurring theme during this training. Those words are: exposure, fear, and hydration. And that theme is dealt with for both the rescuer as well as the patient!
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. will equip you through dynamic, practical and relevant training.
Consider the following questions and thoughts:
- S.T.O.P. before you Go! The critical first step in emergency care
- How considering S.A.M. can help assess either men or women!
- Why is it a good idea to keep the “good side up”?
- Is comfort care first aid?
- What do quality CPR and quality Wound-care have in common?
- Why is understanding breathing key to successfully stabilizing any musculoskeletal injury?
- What’s important to consider when caring for someone over hours/days verses minutes?
- And so much more…
Course
Utilizing American Safety & Health Institute’s (ASHI) Wilderness First Aid, Homeland Security Citizens Emergency Response Training (CERT), and Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. concepts for buying time, the premise of this course is to focus on longer-term care for the patient, as well as continued maintenance for the rescuer. Training is typically between 18-22 hours.
By Definition
Emergencies are not planned! But through a dynamic presentation, site-specific scenarios, a common sense approach to current guidelines and (when appropriate) stage make-up, safety training can have a profound impact; benefiting those taught as well as any recipient of care at a later time. Extensive scene safety tips are discussed for the health and safety of all those who attend.
Finally, I also can include vital information from Stop The Bleed and AVERT curriculum along with unique Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. additions. Energized Education You’ll Remember. Stop the bleed and save a life.
Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. (Link, Inspire, Value, Educate)
Pricing:
Pricing may vary based on:
- Class size
- Non-profit status
- Combining classes
For more details, please contact Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E.