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 14 / 9am - 5pm
10/10

Basic First Aid
October 16 / 9am - 5pm
14/11

Basic First Aid
October 18 / 9am - 5pm
6/6

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

Basic First Aid
October 22 / 9am - 5pm
10/8

Basic First Aid
October 25 / 9am - 5pm
2/6

Basic First Aid
October 27 / 9am - 5pm
15/14

Basic First Aid
October 29 / 9am - 5pm
4/6

Basic First Aid
November 01 / 9am - 5pm
0/6

Basic First Aid
November 03 / 10am - 6pm
2/-1

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October 14
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
10/10

October 16
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
14/11

October 18
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid
6/6

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

Why Students Choose Basic First Aid (Emergency)

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Anonymous
“Our guys didn't feel "in a rush" to get out of the courses, which speaks volumes, considering they are sometimes in classes for over a week.”
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Anonymous
“I really liked how we all got to work together as a team. It makes it a great environment! Keep up the great work!”
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Anonymous
“Really liked the visual/hands on part of the course. Also very much appreciated the instructor's helpfulness, positive attitude and her knowledge.”
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Anonymous
“I liked the location and the training, as well as the way the topics were arranged. Our instructor showed a lot of skill and gave us a good idea of how to handle real-life situations.”

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