Advanced First Aid - :: First Aid Traning ::

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

Printable version – Advanced First Aid Course