Intermediate First Aid Recertification (Standard)
Learn how to help with an emergency until EMS arrives. Must have current certification.
Apex Training Solutions 
In Person 
9 hours
If your Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification is not expired you may be eligible to enroll in a 1-day Intermediate First Aid Recertification course. Along with CPR, this course offers valuable information and skills so that you can be effective in an emergency situation until EMS arrives.
Length of Course: 9 Hours
Pre-requisite
- Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid Certification from an Alberta Occupational Health & Safety recognized training institution
- Current certification must be submitted to Registrar upon registration
Certification
- Apex Training Solutions Inc.
- Approved by Occupational Health and Safety
- Valid 3 Years
Course Outline
- Legal requirements for workplace first aiders Acts and Regulations in Alberta
- S T O P Sign of Life
- Basic structure and function of the airway / respiratory system
- Airway emergencies (choking)
- Special considerations
- Basic structure and function of the circulatory system
- Signs & symptoms and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies, angina / heart attack AND TIA / stroke
- Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
- CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- 2 Rescuer Adult CPR
- Recovery position
- AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Severe external bleeding
- Amputations and care for amputated tissue
- Internal bleeding / Shock Unconsciousness / Fainting
- Principles of secondary assessment using SAMPLE, vital signs & head-to-toe exam
- Drowning, Hyperventilation, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Inhalation and Chest Injuries
- Head, spine and pelvic injuries (including rollovers, immobilization)
- Closed and open wounds
- Bleeding from scalp and ears
- Eye, mouth and nose injuries
- Thermal injuries (burns)
- Chemical and electrical injuries
- Poisons, bites and stings
- Bone and joint injuries of upper and lower extremities
- First aid kits – contents incl. barrier devices
- Cold emergencies (hypothermia, frost nip and frostbite)
- Heat emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures (convulsions)
- Emergency childbirth
Intermediate First Aid Recertification PRIVATE for Salisbury Composite High
December 03 / 8am - 5pm
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December 03
8am - 5pm
Intermediate First Aid Recertification PRIVATE for Salisbury Composite High
Why Students Choose Intermediate First Aid Recertification (Standard)
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“I have taken 2 courses and never really understood why CPR was done. The instructor explained what breaths and compressions actually do. I really appreciated this...Loved Jeopardy!”
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“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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“The instructor did a great job, being so positive and energetic. Made it easier to get through the weekend.”
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“Very engaging and thorough. The instructor was outstanding - extremely lively, knowledgeable and inspired confidence. Also a good combination of book and practical training.”
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