Standard First Aid & CPC/AED
Standard First Aid & CPC/AED or Recertification is designed for those that wish to learn first aid or require certification that meets the requirements set by the Department of Labour for work groups of 20-99 employees. This program comes with insurance coverage, and is valid for three (3) years.
Learning Objectives
- Respond Safely During an Emergency
This includes learning to take charge and identify the cause of injury, how to use bystanders effectively, use of proper protective equipment, and when to dial 911.
- Shock
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for shock; including the proper position to promote recovery if conscious or unconscious.
- Medical Conditions
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for an asthma, severe allergic reactions, epilepsy, and diabetes; including how to properly administer medication.
- Choking
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for choking; including how to properly use abdominal thrusts, J-stroke, and back blows to dislodge the object.
- Bone Injuries
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for a bone injury; including how to steady and support the head, neck, and back during a suspected spinal injury.
- Wound Care
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for a cut, scrape, and nosebleed; including the use of readily available materials or a first aid kit.
- Eye Injuries
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for an eye injury; including loose particles or embedded objects in the eye.
- Identify Hazardous Products
This includes learning the hazardous product symbols, and the proper handling and storage of hazardous products to help prevent injury.
- Burns
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for a first, second, and third degree burn; including the cause of injury (i.e. heat, radiation, or chemical burn).
- Cold and Heat Injuries
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for frost bite, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation or CPC
This includes learning the signs, symptoms, and first aid for CPR for infants, children, and adults; including a review of angina, heart attack, ischemic attack, and stroke.
- Automated External Defibrillation or AED
The AED component includes training in the specific type of AED equipment used by clients, machine maintenance and proper documentation.
Evaluation
- Standard First Aid & CPC/AED focuses on small group discussions, problem solving, role-playing, and instructor-led demonstrations.
- Participants require 100% attendance, and are required to complete a skills demonstration, and receive a minimum of 70% on the multiple choice quiz.
Materials
- Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of this program.
- Participants are required to bring a pencil, drink, and desired food to the program.
Duration
- Standard First Aid & CPC/AED requires twelve (12) hours of instruction. An Additional hour per day is required for full day programs to accommodate breaks.
- Standard First Aid & CPC/AED Recertification requires six (6) hours of instruction. An Additional hour per day is required for full day programs to accommodate breaks.
- Please inquire about our flexible scheduling options so that we are able to best accommodate your schedule.
Rates
- Please contact our office for rate information.
- By Phone: 1.800.467.5979
- By Email: info@safechoice.ca