Basic First Aid & CPR C

The Emergency First Aid & CPR course is a basic one-day program offering lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or home. It meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Key Topics Covered:

• Emergency scene management.
• Recognition and treatment of airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies.
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Wound care and controlling bleeding.
• Awareness of opioid poisoning emergencies.

Syllabus:

1. The Red Cross
   • Introduction to the Red Cross and its humanitarian mission.
2. Preparing to Respond
   • Understanding legal implications and consent.
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
3. The EMS System
   • Activating emergency medical services.
   • Role of the first aider until professional help arrives.
4. Check, Call, Care
   • Primary assessment steps.
   • Identifying life-threatening conditions.
5. Airway Emergencies
   • Choking interventions for adults, children, and infants.
6. Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
   • Recognition and response to heart attacks, angina, and strokes.
   • CPR and AED training for adults.
7. Wound Care
   • Managing external bleeding.
   • Bandaging techniques and care for soft tissue injuries.
8. Additional Content
   • Awareness and response to opioid poisoning emergencies.

Certification: Participants receive a 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C upon successful completion.