Standard First Aid

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)
• 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