Stephen Bernhard - First Aid - Protecting your Home and Family - Parenting/Family

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Expert Profile: Stephen Bernhard

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.

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.

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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
Prestige Points: 3134
Knowledge	9.94 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.97 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		266

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/27/07
10	10	10	10	08/23/07
10	10	10	10	08/19/07
10	10	10	10	08/09/07
10	10	10	10	07/24/07

User Comments

Thank you very much. You really answered my question.
(jana on 08/27/07)

Thank you very much, that puts my mind at rest. Yes, it would be best to ask a hand surgeon -- but last time I was at the hospital I was seeing a hip
(Elena on 08/23/07)

Thank you for your prompt reply.
(becky on 08/09/07)

thank you for your answer and your time!
(giulia on 07/24/07)

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Recent Answers from Stephen Bernhard

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...

2007-08-23 Slit wrists: Hi Elena, Unfortunately, I am unable to answer your question due to both moral and ethical reasons. I will not answer questions regarding "proper" suicide techniques. I am truly sorry, and would...

2007-08-19 diplaced organs: Hi Giulia, This is a very good and interesting question. You are absolutely right that first aid providers are trained to do this (not push them back in), but are oftentimes not told the specific reasons...

2007-08-12 numb index due to deep palm cut: Hi Seth, I must admit that the situation which you describe is beyond the scope of the first aid caregiver. The numbness might be related to trauma to the nerves in your hand. I am sorry that I...