Duration: 80 hours.
A comprehensive course offering advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those typically designated as a senior workplace first aid attendant. Course covers a variety of topics from basic (circulation and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission) to advanced (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to
the head and/or spine), including instruction dedicated to understanding workplace legislation and responsibilities.
Instructor
Red Cross Advanced Emergency Care Instructor or Emergency Care Instructor Trainer
Prerequisites
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
Completion
100% attendance, skills demonstration, 2 evaluated scenarios, and 80% min. passing grade on
written exam
Certification
3-year certification in Advanced First Aid, CPR Level HCP, and AED
Recertification
40 hours; includes CPR Level HCP
Course Content
Part 1 – Preparing to Respond
- The responder
- The emergency scene
- Preventing disease transmission
Part 2 – Establishing Priorities of Care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Airway and ventilation
- Circulatory emergencies
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Pharmacology
Part 3 – Traumatic Injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Head and spine injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Part 4 – Medical Emergencies
- Sudden illnesses
- Poisoning
- Heat- and cold-related emergencies
Part 5 – Special Populations and Situations
- Special populations and crisis intervention
- Childbirth
- Reaching and moving people
- Multiple casualty incidents
- Transportation
- Workplace
Includes CPR HCP
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Take-Home Materials
Emergency Care
Emergency Care Workbook
Certification card and optional wall certificate