Course Description
The following topics will be covered:
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
- First Aid for respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
- Wound Care
- Head & Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Poisons
Course Details
Previous Course Requirements | Your current Standard First Aid Certificate must not be expired to attend a Recertification. |
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Max # of participants | 18 |
Min # of participants | 8 |
Course duration | 4 hours online + 4 hours in class (timelines provided for the online content are suggested and will vary depending on the comfort level of the participant with the content.) |
Course delivery | 4 hours online + 4 hours In-class Instruction |
Course location | Menard office, off-site |
Completion requirements | Completion of the online component before attending the in-class component. 100% attendance for the in-class component Skills demonstration |
Min passing grade | 75% min. passing grade on written exam. |
Certification period | 3-year Canadian Red Cross valid certification recognized in the workplace (Recertification session is required every 3 years) |
Additional certifications gained | Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification |