First Responder First Aid includes the latest First Aid and CPR  Guidelines.  It meets federal regulations and a variety of provincialand territorial regulations for advanced first aid.  This course is about First Responder First Aid and CPR skills for those wanting to become First Responder’s for the first time or re certifying.   The First Responder First Aid course teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives.  Contact us to arrange a private course for your group.

First Responder First Aid Includes CPR level HCP (Health Care Professional) Oxygen therapy and AED.

Course Content

Part 1- First Responder First Aid

  • The responder
  • The emergency scene
  • Preventing disease transmission

Part 2 – Establishing Priorities 

  • Human body systems
  • Assessment
  • Airway and ventilation
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Airway and ventilation
  • Circulatory emergencies
  • Bleeding
  • Shock

Part 3 – Injuries

  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Head and spine injuries
  • Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries.

Part 4 – Medical Emergencies

  • Sudden illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Heat & cold related emergencies

    Part 5 – Special Populations

  • Special populations
  • Childbirth
  • Crisis intervention
  • Reaching and moving people
  • Multiple casualty incidents.
  • Communication and Transportation

Prerequisite: Current CPR Level “C” or higher

First Responder First Aid

  • Duration: Red Cross First Responder First – Aid course, 40-44 hours
  • Instructor:  Certified Red Cross First Responder First – Aid Instructor
  • Completion:  100% attendance, evaluation on practical situation simulation (trauma- or medical-based scenario), and 80% min. passing grade on written exams
  • Certification:  3-year certification in First Responder level 3, CPR Level HCP and AED.

Inquire about optional Licensing through the EMALB

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