Oregon DPSST Security Professional Practice Test

In Oregon, what type of training covers CPR and first aid for security personnel?

1. Advanced Medical Training (AMT)

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) training

3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training

4. First Responder Certification

The correct answer is: Basic Life Support (BLS) training

The correct answer is Basic Life Support (BLS) training. BLS focuses on the essential skills and techniques needed to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid in emergencies. This type of training equips security personnel with the knowledge to perform lifesaving measures until advanced medical help arrives. In the context of security roles, BLS training is specifically designed to address situations they might encounter, such as someone experiencing a cardiac event or a medical emergency. This ensures that security personnel can act quickly and effectively to help individuals in distress. Other types of training, while important, serve different audiences or focus on broader emergency medical services rather than the specific skills needed by security personnel. Advanced Medical Training typically involves more complex procedures and is suited for professionals with a higher level of medical training. Emergency Medical Technician training prepares individuals to provide advanced care and transport patients, going well beyond the basic skills required by security staff. First Responder Certification may address similar content but often includes a wider scope of emergency response, which may not be specifically tailored to the needs of security personnel in their everyday roles.