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
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Why Students Choose Basic First Aid (Emergency)
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Anonymous
“The next 5 minutes were a blur, yet I did everything I was “trained” to do. I took charge and asked others to assist, but in the end I used an AED to save a man’s life.”
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Anonymous
“The instructor made me feel free to ask questions. Her examples and illustrations were clear and concise...She is gifted in making an otherwise dry subject interesting!”
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Anonymous
“I really enjoyed getting involved with other classmates to do the medical emergency scenarios. There wasn't anything i didn't like doing!”
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Anonymous
“The instructor did a great job, being so positive and energetic. Made it easier to get through the weekend.”
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