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Advanced First Aid

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Description

A comprehensive course offering advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those typically designated as a senior 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 or Emergency Care Instructor Trainer

PREREQUISITE

  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

COMPLETION

  • 100% attendance, skills 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

RE-CERTIFICATION

  • 40 hours; includes CPR Level HCP

TAKE HOME MATERIALS

  • Emergency Care Manual
  • Emergency Care Workbook
  • Certification card and optional wall certificate

COURSE CONTENT

Part 1 – The Responder

  • The responder
  • The emergency scene
  • Preventing disease transmission

Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Assessment
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Airway and ventilation
  • 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 and any other content required by specific legislation