Basic First Aid (Emergency)

An intro to First Aid that focuses on CPR and how to treat bleeding, shock and breathing emergencies.

Apex Training Solutions
In Person
8 hours
 

This one day course serves as an introduction to First Aid concentrating primarily on CPR skills, controlling bleeding, treating shock and respiratory emergencies.

Length of Course: 8 hours

Certification

  • Apex Training Solutions Inc.
  • Approved by Occupational Health & Safety
  • Valid for 3 years

Course Outline

  • Legal Requirements and Responsibilities in the Workplace for Albertans
  • The Need for and Importance of CPR
  • The Sign of Life™ (Primary Assessment)
  • CPR for Adult, Child and Infant (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
  • AED Training
  • Partial and Complete Airway Obstructions for Adult, Child and Infant
  • Special Considerations when doing CPR
  • Basic Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
  • Basic Structure and Function of the Circulatory System
  • Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
  • Signs and Symptoms and First Aid for Angina / Heart Attack and TIA / Stroke
  • Severe External Bleeding, Amputations and Care for Amputated Tissue
  • Internal Bleeding / Shock
  • Unconsciousness / Fainting
  • Recovery Position
  • Closed and Open Wounds
  • Scalp, Ear, Eye, Mouth and Nose Injuries
  • Thermal Injuries (Burns)
  • Chemical and Electrical Injuries (Burns)
  • Head and Spine Injuries

Basic First Aid
October 06 / 9am - 5pm
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Basic First Aid
October 08 / 9am - 5pm
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Basic First Aid
October 11 / 8am - 4pm
4/7

Basic First Aid
October 14 / 9am - 5pm
7/7

Basic First Aid
October 16 / 9am - 5pm
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October 18 / 9am - 5pm
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October 20 / 9am - 5pm
11/10

Basic First Aid
October 22 / 9am - 5pm
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Basic First Aid
October 25 / 9am - 5pm
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Basic First Aid
October 27 / 9am - 5pm
11/11

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October 06
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
9/8

October 08
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
14/13

October 11
8am - 4pm
Basic First Aid
4/7

October 14
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
7/7

Why Students Choose Basic First Aid (Emergency)

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Anonymous
April, 2024
“I really liked the humor and "straightforwardness" of the course. The instructor made the dry material really exciting. It was a fantastic course that was super hands-on.”
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Anonymous
“Your practical, hands-on approach is really appreciated. Thank you so much for making this training interesting.”
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Anonymous
“My H2S Alive Instructor was the best I've ever had! He was engaging and informative.  I'll be back!  - Chad”
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Anonymous
“I like the hands-on approach and having to work through scenarios - especially where something happens that's unexpected. Very good information, new things I never learned in university.”

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