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
March 07 / 8am - 5pm
15/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
March 12 / 7am - 4pm
9/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
March 17 / 7am - 4pm
3/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
March 22 / 7am - 4pm
7/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
March 26 / 7am - 4pm
1/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
March 31 / 7am - 4pm
1/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
April 09 / 7am - 4pm
2/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
April 15 / 7am - 4pm
0/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
April 25 / 7am - 4pm
0/18

Intermediate First Aid Recertification
May 02 / 7am - 4pm
0/18

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March 07
8am - 5pm
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
15/18

March 12
7am - 4pm
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
9/18

March 17
7am - 4pm
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
3/18

March 22
7am - 4pm
Intermediate First Aid Recertification
7/18

Why Students Choose Intermediate First Aid Recertification (Standard)

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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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“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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“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
April, 2024
“I really liked the humor and "straightforwardness" of the course. The instructor made the dry material really exciting. It was a fantastic course that was super hands-on.”

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