Overview
This first aid course is a blended program that includes online pre-course work, which takes approximately 3-6 hours to complete, followed by a comprehensive one day in-person class. We teach first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
Prerequisites
None
Program Components
Topics covered during the program are as follows (in addition to any other content required by specific legislation):
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental illnesses
- Poisons
In order to successfully complete the program, the following criteria must be met:
- Successful completion of the online pre-course work
- Minimum 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
- Attendance and participation in 100% of the course
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a 3-year certification in Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C.
What is Included
All the necessary equipment and tools are available for you to use in the classroom, in order for you to be successful in the course.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Indoor Shoes
- Notepad and writing utensils
- Lunch
Instructors
This course is delivered by Pulse Point Canada
Pulse Point Canada is a leading Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, offering CPR/AED, First Aid, First Responder, and Emergency Medical Responder courses and recertifications. Our instructors are dedicated to helping students gain confidence and prove competence with the skills, so when the time comes to act in emergency situations, there is no doubt or hesitation.
Additional Information
The course begins at 8am, please arrive 15 minutes early.
Please note: if this course is not filled to 75% capacity 7 days before it is scheduled to begin, it may be cancelled. In the event of course cancellation, you will be provided adequate notice and a full refund.
Accommodations may be available upon request for the duration of your program. If you are staying for one or two nights, the flat rate for accommodations is $50 plus taxes. If you are staying for three or more nights, the fee is $100 plus taxes, total. Regardless of how long you are on campus, your fee will not exceed $100 plus taxes. This fee grants you access to your bunk, a communal kitchen, parking, and washroom/shower facilities. Please contact SFA at 705-510-9501 or registrations@fire-academy.ca with advanced notice, to reserve your spot.
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