First Aid - Tick Bites

Ticks are small insects commonly found in grassy areas pretty much everywhere in the United States. They bite people and suck their blood; while doing so, they can transmit many dangerous diseases to the person they’re biting, with Lyme disease being the most notable. In this course, you’ll learn what a tick looks like and where ticks live; how to avoid being bitten by a tick; how to inspect your body for ticks; how to remove a tick from your body if you have been bitten; first aid for tick bites; symptoms of tick bites and serious reactions to tick bites; and tips for seeking medical care after a tick bite.

•State where ticks can be found in the United States •Describe what a tick looks like •Explain where ticks are commonly found •Describe how ticks can make people sick •Explain how to avoid tick bites •Explain how to inspect yourself for ticks •Describe how to remove a tick from your body •List some symptoms of tickborne illnesses •Explain when to get additional medical assistance for a tick bite