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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June 21 / 9am - 5pm
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June 28 / 9am - 5pm
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July 02 / 9am - 5pm
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July 14 / 9am - 5pm
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June 21
9am - 5pm
Basic First Aid (Emergency)
13/18

June 23
9am - 5pm
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4/6

June 25
9am - 5pm
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June 28
9am - 5pm
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2/3

Why Students Choose Basic First Aid (Emergency)

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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
“The instructor did a great job, being so positive and energetic. Made it easier to get through the weekend.”
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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
“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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