Samaritan Training Agency, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada

Canadian Red Cross - Marine Advanced First Aid & CPR Course

Marine Advanced First Aid & CPR: Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques with scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry, for individuals who need this specialized training for work. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, CPR Level A, and other topics including choking, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth ones, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

Course content:

The Emergency Medical Services System
Emergency Action Principles
Airway and Breathing Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies/Strokes
CPR

First Aid for Strokes, angina, heart attacks

Bleeding Management and Shock
Secondary Survey
Preventing of Disease Transmission
Injuries to the Head and Spine
Musculoskeletal Injuries

Broken bones, sprains, strains, dislocations. Splinting techniques

Sudden Medical Conditions

diabetic emergencies, asthma, anaphylactic shock, seizures, heat exhaustion

Soft tissue injuries
Poison

WHMIS introduction, anaphylactic shock

Course Materials: First Aid & CPR Manual
Certification : valid for three years upon successful completion of course.
Prerequisites: None
Time:16 Hours (9:00am - 5:30pm)
Price: $185.00 (Price includes textbooks and is subject to change)
Classes are limited to 12 students

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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