Basic First Aid (Emergency)

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