Canadian Red Cross - First Responders Course
First Responder: Designed to teach first responders advanced first aid techniques: how to sustain life, prevent further injuries, and the consequences of further injury until more advanced medical personnel arrive.
About this course:
- 40-44 hour course with flexible scheduling options
- 3-year certification in Advanced First Aid/First Responder
- Includes CPR Level HCP
- Includes AED certification where legislation permits
- Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Responder Instructor or Emergency Medical Responder Instructor
Who should attend
Any employee can attend this course. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required. Good course for any one wanting to be prepared for the unexpected.
Course Content
| The First Responder | Musculoskeletal injuries |
| The Emergency Scene | Injuries to the Head and Spine |
| Human Body Systems | Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis |
| Preventing Disease Transmission | Injuries to the Extremities |
| Primary Survey | Sudden Illnesses |
| Secondary Survey | Poisoning |
| Measuring Blood Pressure | Heat and Cold Emergencies |
| Respiratory Emergencies | Special Populations |
| Cardiac Emergencies (CPR-HCP) | Crisis Intervention |
| AED | Childbirth |
| Breathing Devices | Reaching and Moving Casualties |
| Bleeding and Shock | Multiple Casualty Incident |
| Soft Tissue Injuries | Written exam (min. passing grade 75%) |
Take-home materials
- Red Cross First Responder Manual, 2nd Edition
- Red Cross CPR/AED Manual
- Certification card
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Courses will be added as needed. We can put courses on for your company, in house or at your site. Call about or check out our group rates.
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