Course Description
A comprehensive course offering advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those typically designated as a workplace first aid attendant. Course covers a variety of topics from basic (circulation and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission) to advanced (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to the head and/or spine), including instruction dedicated to understanding workplace legislation and responsibilities.
Duration
80 hours
Instructor
Red Cross Advanced Emergency Care Instructor Stacey Thrun
Prerequisites
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (Only up to a year old)
Completion Requirements
100% attendance, skill demonstration, 2 evaluated scenarios, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam
Certification
3-year certification in Advanced First Aid, CPR Level HCP, and AED
Recertification
40 hours; includes CPR Level HCP
Course Content
Part 1 – Preparing to Respond
> The responder
> The emergency scene
> Preventing disease transmission
Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care
> Anatomy and physiology
> Assessment
> Respiratory emergencies
> Airway and ven la on
> Circulatory emergencies
> Bleeding
> Shock
> Pharmacology
Part 3 – Traumatic Injuries
> Soft tissue injuries
> Musculoskeletal injuries
> Head and spine injuries
> Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Part 4 – Medical Emergencies
> Sudden illnesses
> Poisoning
> Heat- and cold- related emergencies
Part 5 – Special Populations and Situations
> Special populations & crisis intervention
> Childbirth
> Reaching and moving people
> Multiple casualty incidents
> Transportation
> Workplace
Includes CPR HCP
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Participant Materials
Red Cross Emergency Care text
Red Cross Emergency Care Workbook
Certification card and optional wall certificate
ALBERTA RESIDENTS
Alberta OHS requires specific knowledge on certain policies for anyone taking first aid courses. These policies will be reviewed in class and a short multiple choice exam must be completed.