Intermediate First Aid (Standard)

The most commonly required First Aid & CPR course in the workplace.

Apex Training Solutions
In Person
16 hours
 

Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) is the most commonly required training course in the workplace. In addition to CPR, this course offers valuable information and skills to a first aider so that you will be effective until EMS arrives.

Length of Course: 16 Hours

Certification

  • Apex Training Solutions Inc.
  • Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
  • Valid 3 Years
  • Recertification course available

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)
  • 2 Rescuer Adult CPR
  • 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)
  • Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Inhalation, and Chest Injuries
  • Principles of the Secondary Assessment
  • Head / Spine and Pelvic Injuries
  • Poisons, bites, Stings
  • Cold Emergencies
  • Heat Emergencies
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Seizures
  • Emergency Child Birth
  • Bone and Joint Injuries
  • First Aid Kits

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 20 / 9am - 5pm
9/25

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 21 / 8am - 4pm
11/18

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 22 / 9am - 5pm
5/9

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 23 / 8am - 4pm
21/18

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 25 / 8am - 4pm
5/18

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 25 / 9am - 5pm
9/25

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 27 / 9am - 5pm
6/25

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 29 / 9am - 5pm
10/9

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
January 30 / 8am - 4pm
7/18

Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
February 01 / 8am - 4pm
2/18

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January 20
9am - 5pm
Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
9/25

January 21
8am - 4pm
Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
11/18

January 22
9am - 5pm
Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
5/9

January 23
8am - 4pm
Intermediate First Aid (Standard)
21/18

Why Students Choose Intermediate First Aid (Standard)

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Anonymous
“The interactive creative nature in which the course material was applied, kept the experience fun and helped lubricate the desire to pay attention and learn.”
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Anonymous
“I liked the scenarios and the chance to practice ‘real life’ situations- it’s way more effective in solidifying the steps than just reading.”
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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 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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