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Stephen Bernhard

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/31/2012
Expertise

I can assist with answering or finding the answers to questions involving first aid, CPR, emergency first response, and general procedures of the emergency medical services (not specific to any specific organization, but I may be able to shed some light on why they do the things they do).

Experience in the area

I am a former EMT-Basic, Police Officer whose duties included medical first response,Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator instructor, Bloodborne pathogens instructor, and I have taught hundreds of students, including hospital, fire and rescue, and police personnel.

Organizations

Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI)

Education/Credentials

EMT- Basic certification, American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor-Trainer, Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certified. I also own and direct HSTA LLC, a BLS instruction company in Southwest Ohio, which also serves as a certified training center through ASHI and an educational center through ECSI.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The layperson is the true first responder to a majority of emergencies. Whether at home, work school.... The ordinary person can do extraordinary things to save lives with just a little knowledge and confidence. CPR and first aid trained people prove that time and time again.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 7.6
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 20.2
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 276
  • Volunteer Since 2001-10-28
  • Prestige Points 3234

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Dave01/19/10101010Thnks!
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Recent Answers from Stephen Bernhard

2011-01-03 Oxygen by First Responder in Cardiac Event:

Hi Red,    Though oxygen is listed as a pharmaceutical drug, it does not require any sort of prescription in order to use in an emergency situation (though it may be necessary in order to get it).  Furthermore

2010-01-19 Stitches on Knuckle of left thumb.:

Hi Dave,    That's quite a wound you got there!  Generally speaking, the stitches will probably remain in for several days to allow the skin and other damaged tissues to re-heal.  For the duration of the

2010-01-08 skull cracking:

Most likely, what you heard was the upper most vertebrae in your neck "cracking" (similar to how the rest of your back or neck may do the same).  Unfortunately, however, this is a question best asked of

2008-01-01 Wilderness First Aid:

Hi Joe,    I was unable to locate anyone in the available in the Akron area that teaches this course.  Below I have 2 links for you to search the centers affiliated with ASHI and ECSI.  As I am unfamiliar

2007-08-23 Slit wrists:

Hi Elena,    Thank you for the clarification.  However, due to the fact that others can view the questions and answers, I still can not answer the method question.    I can say, however, that there is

 

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