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Canadian Red Cross
Standard First Aid
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Course Price |
$170 |
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Course Duration |
14 hrs |
| WorkSafe BC | OFA Level 1 equivalent |
| CPR & AED | CPR level C included |
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Standard First Aid Course Summary
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| Overview |
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Medi-Pro First Aid Training's Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course is an interactive and learner centered 14 hour certification program which includes CPR & AED, and is Nationally recognized for credibility and up to date evidence-based first aid principles.
- WorkSafe BC OFA Level 1 equivalent
- CPR & AED included
- Alberta WCB First Aid recognized
- IHA Child Care First Aid recognized
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C certificate valid for 3 years
You will learn how to systematically approach and manage a wide variety of emergencies including CPR & AED, Choking, Deadly Bleeding, Heart Attack, Stroke, Wound Care, Splinting, Diabetes, Concussion, Spinal Injuries, Hypothermia, Heat Stroke, Poisoning and Overdose.
Learn more about our Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid courses below...
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Standard First Aid Course Overview
Review the information in this section to make sure that Standard First Aid will meet your training and certification needs, and give yourself the tools to arrive fully prepared for success and enjoyment in your Standard First Aid course.
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Most of our Kelowna Standard First Aid courses are conducted at 2011 Daimler Drive, the Westside Alliance Church & Community Center.
By request, we can schedule private SFA courses for your group at another location of your choosing.
Click here for directions, maps and public transit options.
- Comfortable clothing appropriate for physical activity, and clean footwear.
- A change of clothes to accommodate perspiration and fluctuating body temperature.
- Refillable water bottle and hot beverage container.
- Glasses and medications if needed
- Lunch and enough snacks to last the day.
Canadian Red Cross SFA Certification
Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR programs are Nationally recognized for up to date protocols, and follow the most current ILCOR and CoSTR recommendations.
You'll learn and practice simple skills which will help you make safe decisions in any emergency, and provide immediate medical assistance to someone who is sick or injured.
Your Canadian Red Cross certificate, awarded to you upon completion of your Kelowna Standard First Aid course and valid for 3 years, will indicate Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid (SFA) with CPR level C (CPR level A available by special request).
More than just a certificate, you'll have the confidence to act, and Be the Difference in an emergency.
WorkSafe Level 1 Certification
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Standard First Aid certification is officially recognized by WorkSafe BC for meeting and exceeding the content and skills of Level 1 Occupational First Aid certification.
Your Standard First Aid certificate fullfills WorkSafe BC's Level 1 Workplace First Aid compliance regulations. Anywhere WorkSafe BC requires Level 1 First Aid certification, your Standard First Aid with CPR & AED is recognized as a preferred qualification.
After completing a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course, your certificate is nationally recognized for Worker's Compensation Board compliance in British Columbia and Alberta, as well as other Provinces across Canada.
Click here for more information about WorkSafe BC's First Aid policies and requirements.
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Kelowna Standard First Aid courses include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Adult CPR skills only
Adult, Child and Infant CPR Skills
BLS skills for Health Care Professionals
CPR-AED level C (Adult, Child and Infant) certification is automatically included with your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Recertification course. Other levels, including CPR-AED level A, or Basic Life Support (BLS) can be substituted or added by special arrangement.
Standard First Aid for Child Care
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Child Care First Aid certification is available through our Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid programs. Standard First Aid meets and exceeds the legislated components and certification requirements for Child Care providers and facilities...as established by the
Interior Health Authority.
You can view the Interior Health Authority's requirements for Child Care First Aid certification....
here, in "SCHEDULE C" of their Child Care Licensing Regulations.
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Our Kelowna Standard First Aid courses are also available, by request, in a
"Blended Learning" format, which combines Online Modules with In-Class practice and allows you to complete much of the course online at your own pace, in your own home.
Blended Learning Standard First Aid courses are broken into two components:
- Online e-Learning modules
(approximately 8 hours to complete on your own schedule) - Practical skill application with the guidance of a Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor
(8 hours in-class)
Essentially, the first half the course is completed through online modules, while the second half is completed in-class like a traditional hands-on course.
- The online modules must be completed before attending the in-class session.
- Once both components have been completed, you will be awarded a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate which includes CPR & AED and is nationally valid for 3 years.
- Our Standard First Aid courses are available in a Blended Learning format by request, for privately scheduled group training.
Contact us to request a Blended Learning format Standard First Aid course for your group.
Who should take Standard First Aid
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- Construction and Trades Workers
- Summer Students
- Care Aides
- Nurses
- Oil Field & Energy Industry workers
- Students
- Teachers & School Volunteers
- Dental & Medical Office Staff
- Physical Therapists
- Chiropractors
- Massage Therapists
- Parents & Grandparents
- First Aid Attendants
- Coaches
- Anyone who wants to respond with more confidence in an emergency
Note:
You should always confirm specific course and certification requirements with your employer, educational institution or governing body before making your course selection. Medi-Pro First Aid can provide you with best practice recommendations based on industry standards, but cannot make a blanket guarantee that any particular First Aid course will meet your individual requirements.
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Standard First Aid Manuals and Resources
Get the most out of your Standard First Aid certification training before, during and after your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course by reviewing and downloading the resources and manuals available for easy reference.
Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
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The Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR manual is a smaller, more portable companion book to the Comprehensive Guide to First Aid.
You will refer to the First Aid & CPR student manual throughout your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course in Kelowna, BC. A significant part of your Standard First Aid training involves familiarizing yourself with the First Aid manual, and learning how to use it as an on the spot guide when you encounter an emergency in your everyday life.
The information in the Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR manual follows the guidelines from the most currently recognized International Liaison Committee on Rescuscitation (ILCOR) and Canadian Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) recommendations.
Your Canadian Red Cross certified Standard First Aid instructor will provide you with a classroom copy of the First Aid & CPR manual to utilize in your SFA course. You also have the option to purchase a take-home copy, to keep in your home First Aid kit, vehicle glove box, backpack, purse, tool box or desk. You might even decide to buy a few copies to keep in different locations. You can also download a PDF copy of the First Aid & CPR manual for free, and keep it stored for quick, easy access on your computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone.
First Aid & CPR manual contents:
Chapter 2: Responding to Emergencies
- Preparing to Respond
- First Aid Kit
- Legal Issues
- Chain of Survival Behaviours
- After an Emergency
- Lowering the Risk of Infection
- Equipment Precautions
- Removing Gloves
- Handwashing
- Check
- ABCs
- Call
- Care
- Recovery Position
- Medication
- Secondary Assessment
- SAMPLE Questions
- Vital Signs
- Injury Check
- Shock
- Adult or Child
- By Yourself
- Baby
Chapter 5: Circulation Emergencies
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Life Threatening External Bleeding
- Applying a Tourniquet
- Life Threatening Internal Bleeding
- CPR
- Compression-Only CPR
- Adult or Child
- Baby
- When Rescue Breaths Don't Go In
- AED
Chapter 7: Breathing Emergencies
- Asthma
- Using an Inhaler
- Anaphylaxis
- Bandaging Guidelines
- Cuts & Scrapes
- Burns
- Chemical Burns
- Electrical Burns
- Bruises
- Splinters
- Nosebleeds
- Knocked-Out Teeth
- Eye Injuries
- Impaled Objects
- Chest Injuries
Chapter 9: Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Concussion
Chapter 10: Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Splints & Slings
- Regular Sling
- Tube Sling
Chapter 11: Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Seizures
- Mental Health Crisis
- Suicide
- Childbirth
Chapter 12: Environmental Illnesses
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Cold-Related Illnesses
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
- Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip
- Alcohol or Drugs
- Insect Stings
- Animal Bites
- Spiders
- Ticks
- Snakes
- Stings from Marine Life
Appendix: Foundations of First Aid
Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR
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The Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR is an expanded, more detailed companion book to the Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR student manual.
You will refer to the Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR throughout your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course. A significant part of your Standard First Aid training involves familiarizing yourself with the First Aid guide, and learning how to use it as an exhaustive reference when you encounter an emergency in your everyday life.
The information in the Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR follows the guidelines from the most currently recognized International Liaison Committee on Rescuscitation (ILCOR) and Canadian Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) recommendations.
Your Canadian Red Cross certified Standard First Aid instructor will provide you with a printed classroom copy of the Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR for reference throughout your SFA course. You can also download a PDF copy of the Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR for free and print it out, or keep it stored for quick access on your computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone.
Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR contents:
Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross
- Our History
- The Fundamental Principles
- Red Cross Symbols
- Who We Are
- How We Help
Chapter 2: Responding to Emergencies
- Preparing to Respond
- Preparing for Emergencies at Home
- Recognizing that an Emergency Exists
- Willingness to Act
- Legal Issues Around First Aid
- Good Samaritan Laws
- Workplace First Aiders
- Getting Permission to Help
- Duty to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
- Responding to Disclosures of Violence
- The Emergency Medical Services System
- Chain of Survival Behaviours
- Understanding Your Role as a First Aider
- Understanding Your Role in the EMS System
- Activating EMS
- When to Call EMS/9-1-1
- Poison Control Centres
- Calling EMS/9-1-1 for a Child in Your Care
- After an Emergency
- Lowering the Risk of Infection
- How to Prevent Diseases from Spreading
- Personal Precautions
- Equipment Precautions
- Environmental Precautions
- Check
- Call
- Care
- Secondary Assessment
- Shock
- Providing First Aid for Someone with a Disability
- Partial Choking
- Complete Choking
- Responsive Adult or Child over 12 Months
- If You Are By Yourself and Choking
- Responsive Baby (Less Than 12 Months)
- Unresponsive Choking
Chapter 5: Circulation Emergencies
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Heart Attack
- Angina
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Life-Threatening Bleeding
- Life-Threatening External Bleeding
- Using a Tourniquet
- Using Hemostatic Dressings
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrest, Adult (After the Onset of Puberty)
- Cardiac Arrest, Child (1 Year to the Onset of Puberty)
- Cardiac Arrest, Baby (Less Than 12 Months)
- Continue CPR Until
- What to Do if the Rescue Breaths Don't Go In
- Compression-Only CPR
- CPR Compression Depth
- Chest Compression Rates
- Chest Recoil
- Decreasing Compression Fraction (Off-Chest Time)
- Special Considerations
- CPR for a Pregnant Woman
- Air in the Stomach
- Vomiting
- Mouth-to-Nose Breathing
- Mouth-to-Stoma Breathing
- Automated External Defibrillation
- Using an AED
- Medical Direction and AEDs
- AED Maintenance
- Working as a Team
Chapter 7: Breathing Emergencies
- Respiratory Distress
- Hyperventilation
- Asthma
- Using an Inhaler
- Using an Inhaler with a Spacer
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Bandaging Guidelines
- Triangular Bandages
- Cuts and Scrapes
- Puncture Wounds
- Scalp Injuries
- Infection
- Burns
- Thermal Burns
- Chemical Burns
- Electrical Burns
- Radiation Burns
- Special Considerations When Caring for Burns
- Bruises
- Splinters
- Nosebleeds
- Foreign Objects in the Nose
- Knocked-Out Teeth
- Eye Injuries
- Ear Injuries
- Impaled Objects
- Amputations
- Crush Injuries
- Penetrating Chest Injuries
- Blunt Chest Injuries
- Abdominal Wounds
- Blast Injuries
Chapter 9: Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- The Neck and Spine
- The Brain
- Concussion
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
Chapter 10: Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Splinting Guidelines
- Osteoporosis
Chapter 11: Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Fainting
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Using a Glucagon Kit
- Seizures
- Febrile Seizures
- Mental Health Crisis
- Self-Inflicted Injuries
- Childbirth
- Miscarriage
Chapter 12: Environmental Illnesses
- How Body Temperature is Controlled
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Cold-Related Illnesses
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Freezing of Skin to Metal Objects
- Snow Blindness
- Cold-Water Immersion
- Drowning
- Responsive Drowning Person
- Unresponsive Drowning Person
- Seasickness
- Identifying Hazardous Materials
- Swallowed Poisons
- Inhaled Poisons
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Absorbed Poisons
- Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
- Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip
- Injected Poisons
- Poisoning Caused by Alcohol or Drugs
- Drug Overdose
- Opioid Overdose
- Alcohol Poisoning
- Bites and Stings
- Animal Bites
- Rabies
- Insect Stings
- Tick Bites
- Lyme Disease
- Snakebites
- Spider Bites
- Black Widow Spiders
- Brown Recluse Spiders
- Stings from Marine Life
Chapter 14: Childhood Illnesses
- Protecting Children from Infection and Disease
- Questions to Ask Yourself if You Think a Child May Be Ill
- When to Call the Parent of a Child in Your Care
- Common Childhood Conditions: Guidelines for Care
- Comparison Chart for Epiglotitis and Croup
- Childhood Fevers
- Taking a Child's Temperature
- Complications Related to Fever
- Giving Medications
- When to Give Medications
- General Rules for Medication
- Medication in the Eye
- Medication in the Nose
Chapter 15: Caring for Children
- Toy and Equipment Safety
- Equipment for Babies
- Safe Use of Cribs
- Safe Use of Playpens
- Safe Use of High Chairs
- Safe Use of Baby Strollers
- Safe Use of Pacifiers
- Equipment for Children
- Safe Use of Child Bike Trailers
- Safe Use of Safety Gates
- Toys for Children and Babies
- Playground Safety
- Car Safety
- Safe Use of Car Seats
- Passenger Rules for Children: Safety Education
- Safe Use of Wheeled Equipment
- Choosing a Safe Bicycle
- Choosing a Safe Helmet
- Safe Use of Bicycles
- Safe Use of Skateboards and Rollerblades
- Fire Safety
- Reducing the Risk of Fire and Burns
- Fire Escape Plan
- What to Do in the Case of a Fire During the Night
- Ice Safety
- Water Safety
- General Tips for the Prevention of Drowning
- Safe Use of Bathtubs
- Safe Use of Backyard Pools and Hot Tubs
- Safe Swimming
- Safe Boating
- Teaching Children Safety Awareness
- Child and Youth Protection
- Abuse and Violence
- Neglect
- Understanding Bullying and Harassment
- Responding to Disclosures
- Childrens' Hygeine
- Diapering
- Dental Health
Appendix A: First Aid Kit Contents
- Example of an Emergency Supplies Kit
- Example of an Emergency Car Kit
Appendix B: Moving an Ill or Injured Person
- Body Mechanics
- How to Move an Ill or Injured Person
- Stretchers and Lifting Devices
Appendix B: Anatomy and Physiology
- Body Systems
- Interrelationships of Body Systems
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Muscles
- Skeleton
- Integumentary System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
Canadian Red Cross First Aid App
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The Canadian Red Cross First Aid App allows you to keep lifesaving procedures and advice literally in the palm of your hands. Turn your Apple or Android smart phone, tablet, or mobile device into an extensive and instantaneous resource for the emergencies you encounter. The First Aid App helps you maintain and hone your First Aid skills on a day to day basis, and provides you with the extra details that can make a huge difference when seconds count.
Free to download, easy to use, essential to have. Download the App to get on the go access to First Aid videos, images, interactive quizzes, and step-by-step First Aid procedures.
Key features of the Canadian Red Cross First Aid App:
Your learning and enjoyment in your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course, as well as your confidence and competence in a real emergency, are enhanced by your course materials and the supplemental resources you keep available.
You can access, download and utilize these resources before your course, during your course and most importantly after your SFA course to review and verify the simple First Aid skills you'll learn.
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Once you've completed your Standard First Aid course, you may want to update, replace or supplement your First Aid kits. Medi-Pro First Aid offers a variety of First Aid Kits to meet your needs at work, at home, or for personal use.
No single First Aid kit will universally meet all your needs, especially if the one you need isn't readily accessible wherever you happen to be. You might need a Level 1 First Aid kit at your workplace to meet WorkSafe BC's requirements, and a Basic First Aid Kit at home for your family emergencies. A smaller, more portable Personal First Aid Kit might be ideal to keep in your vehicle glovebox, golf bag, backpack or bicycle.
You will also have the chance to look at and purchase a selection of First Aid kits in the classroom during your Standard First Aid course.
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Kelowna Standard First Aid Course Preparation
You will enjoy your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course in Kelowna, BC much more if you take a few minutes to review some basic expectations and arrived fully prepared to get the most out of your training.
Standard First Aid Certification Requirements
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- Attendance in 100% of the course
(this includes arriving, and returning from all breaks, on time) - Minimum 75% on a multiple choice written knowledge evaluation
(if needed, multiple attempts and reasonable accommodation are permitted) - Active participation in all activities, skills, and scenarios
- Respectful behaviour towards the Instructor all other participants
- Legible, accurate submission of your First & Last name and your preferred email address
(this is required for Medi-Pro to process your Certification through the Canadian Red Cross)
Personal Items to bring to your Standard First Aid Course
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- Clean indoor footwear
- Reusable mug
- Refillable water bottle
- Food for meals and snacks through the duration of the course
(a small fridge and microwave are provided) - Clothing which allows for modesty and comfort during physical activity
- Spare shirt and sweater in case of temperature changes or excessive sweating
- Medications that you might need throughout the day
- Glasses or contact lenses if required for reading
- Pen and notepad
- Kneepads if required
- Lightly scented deodorant
Standard First Aid course Breaks and Lunch
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- There will be a 15 minute break approximately every 2 hours.
- You must arrive with enough water or other beverages to keep you hydrated throughout the entire session.
- There will be one 30-minute Lunch break every day.
- Access to local stores and restaurants may be limited.
- Use of electronics is discouraged except during breaks and when the Instructor deems it specifically appropriate.
- Smoking is prohibited to designated times and areas.
(this includes vaporization products) - Consumption of alcohol in the classroom and grounds is prohibited.
Standard First Aid course Hygeine and Attire
Participating in your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course in Kelowna, BC will involve working in close proximity with your classmates. Respectful physical contact is an unavoidable component of hands-on First Aid training. Out of consideration for your classmates, please arrive with hygeine, modesty and the comfort of others in mind.
- Hygeine and beauty products should be unscented or lightly-scented only
- Jewellery or accessories that could cause injury or entaglement may need to be removed
(please do not bring expensive jewellery or irreplaceable heirlooms) - Longer hair needs to be secured in a way that prevents it from getting into others mouths and eyes
- Your clothing should allow you to participate with comfort and modesty
- Slogans or images that might be considered controversial, disrespectful or confrontational should be avoided
- Some types of clothing may restrict your ability to participate or compromise your classmates' comfort.
- Although it is impossible to define every aspect of the term "inappropriate" ahead of time, we ask that you take this into consideration when making your choices
Physical Requirements for Standard First Aid
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Participating in your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course in Kelowna, BC will involve significant physical activity. If you have medical conditions, physical injuries or limitations that might compromise your ability to safely participate in these physical activities, you must notify your Instructor at the start of your course. Your Canadian Red Cross certified Instructor will make reasonable efforts to adapt and accomodate your limitations, but it is your responsibility to decide whether or not you can safely complete any particular task.
Physical activities typical of Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid courses include...
- Kneeling on the ground
- Laying face-down on the ground
- Laying face-up on the ground
- Walking up and down stairs
- Rolling and lifting an adult sized classmate
- Performing CPR chest compressions on a CPR mannequin
- Using a pocket mask with a one-way valve to inflate the lungs of a CPR mannequin
- Sitting for 15-30 minutes at at time
- Standing for 15-30 minutes at a time
- Tying simple knots
- Tearing medical tape
Social Interaction in Standard First Aid Courses
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As a participant in a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course, you will need to work with and show respectful behaviour towards all of your classmates. Regardless of any personal, philosophical, religious or political differences, you must support each other's learning throughout the course.
Each participant will bring their own unique experiences, backgrounds and perspectives to your Standard First Aid course, which will make the course more interesting and relevant for everyone, provided mutual respect is consistently demonstrated.
Respect is particularly important when learning, practicing or performing skills that involve physical contact with another participant. Physical contact is an unavoidable component of many core First Aid and CPR skills, so participants must be as respectful and professional as possible during these segments.
You are not expected to agree with every aspect of your classmates' lifestyles and opinions, however you are expected to demonstrate respectful behaviour towards each other at all times.
Standard First Aid Skills & Principles
Your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course in Kelowna, BC will give you the skills and knowledge you'll need to make safe and effective decisions in a medical emergency, at work, home or play.
Standard First Aid Course Topics & Skills
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A strong emphasis on developing a safety first attitude will help you anticipate and prevent many common injuries before they even occur.
Responding to emergencies following a logical and consistent decision making process is the underlying foundation of your Standard First Aid training. Rather than being forced to memorize a rigid and outdated list of "rules" you'll practice a simple yet flexible approach to making sound decisions and taking sensible action that gives you confidence in any situation, regardless of the nature and extent of the injuries.
You'll have the skills and confidence to Be the Difference in your community.
Introduction to First Aid Principles
- About the Red Cross
- Preparing to Respond
- Injury Prevention
- Willingess to Help
- Emergency Medical Response System
- Role of the First Aider
- Check-Call-Care
- Checking the Scene
- Life-over-limb decisions
- Calling 9-1-1
- Patient Assessment Model
- Primary Survey
- Assessing Level of Responsiveness
- Airway Assessment
- Breathing Assessment
- Circulation Assessment
- Recovery Position
- Recognizing and dealing with Shock
- Ongoing assessment and care
- Cardiopulmonary Rescuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
- CPR & AED for Adults
- CPR & AED for Children
- CPR & AED for Babies
- Performing CPR by yourself
- Performing CPR with others
- Special Considerations for CPR
- Rescue Breathing during CPR
- Barrier devices and Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
- Mouth to Stoma Resuscitation
- Compressions-Only CPR
- Hands-Only CPR
- When to stop CPR
- Obvious Signs of Life
- Air in stomach during CPR
- Patient vomiting during CPR
- Special Circumstances for AED
- Using an AED on metal surfaces
- Using an AED near wet surfaces
- Using an AED with a Pacemaker
- Using an AED with excessive body hair
- Using an AED with Medical Patches
- Airway Anatomy
- Mild Choking
- Severe Choking
- Severe choking procedures for conscious Adults
- Severe choking procedures for conscious Children
- Severe choking procedures for conscious Babies
- Modifications to choking procedures
- Respiratory Arrest
- Adult CPR with an Airway Obstruction
- Child CPR with an Airway Obstruction
- Baby CPR with an Airway Obstruction
First Aid for Breathing Emergencies
- Signs and Symptoms of Breathing Emergencies
- Respiratory Distress
- Types of Breathing Emergencies
- Assisting with Medication for Breathing Emergencies
- Assistance vs Administration
- Asthma
- Assisting with Inhalers
- Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis
- Assisting with an Epi-Pen
- Hyperventilation
- Panic Attacks
- Heart Attack
- Angina
- Classic signs & symptoms of a Heart Attack
- Soft signs & symptoms of a Heart Attack
- Assisting with Medication for Heart Attacks
- Assistance vs Administration
- Assisting with ASA (Aspirin) tablets
- Assisting with Nitroglycerin Spray
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Signs & Symptoms of Stroke
- FAST acronym for recognizing Stroke
- Early recognition and treatment for Stroke
- Capillary Bleeding
- Venous Bleeding
- Arterial Bleeding
- Minor Bleeding
- Deadly Bleeding
- External Bleeding
- Internal Bleeding
- Direct Pressure
- Tourniquets
- Components of a Secondary Survey
- Patient Interview
- Obtaining Medical History
- S-A-M-P-L-E Questions
- Signs & Symptoms
- Allergies
- Medications
- Previous History
- Last Intake of food or fluids
- Events leading up to incident
- Checking Vital Signs
- Hands-On Injury Check
- Focused Injury Examination
- How to assess Responsive Patients
- How to assess Unresponsive Patients
- Wound Anatatomy
- Basic Wound Care
- Minor Wounds
- First Aid for Cuts & Scrapes
- Stitches
- Preventing Infection
- Signs & Symptoms of Infection
- Nose Bleeds
- Epistaxis
- Knocked-Out Teeth
- Ear Injuries
- Scalp Injuries
- Eye Injury (loose object)
- Impaled Objects
- Crush Injuries
- Crush Syndrome
- Amputations
- Partial Amputations
- Chest Injuries
- Broken Ribs
- Sucking Chest Wounds
- Pneumothorax
- Hemothorax
- Abdominal Injuries
- Pelvic Injuries
- Evisceration
- Causes of Burns
- Types of Burns
- Burn Severity
- Chemical Burns
- Electrical Burns
- Thermal Burns
- Superficial Burns (First Degree)
- Partial Thickness Burns (Second Degree)
- Full Thickness Burns (Third Degree)
First Aid for Concussion, Head Injuries and Spinal Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Concussion
- Spinal Column Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- When to suspect Concussion or Brain Injury
- When to suspect Spinal Injuries
- First Aid for suspected Concussion
- First Aid for suspected Spinal Injuries
First Aid for Fractures and Sprains
- Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Strains
- Dislocations
- Signs & Symptoms of fractures
- First Aid for suspected Sprains
- First Aid for suspected Fractures or Dislocations
- Principles of Splinting
- Commercial Splints
- Improvised Splints
- Triangular Bandages
- Arm and Shoulder Slings
- Leg and Ankle Splints
- Horseshoe Splints
- Jelly Roll Splints
- Pillow Splints
- Blanket Splints
- Distal Circulation
- Fracture Complications
First Aid for Medical Emergencies
- Signs & Symptoms of Diabetic Emergencies
- First Aid for Diabetic Emergencies
- First Aid for Hypoglycaemia
- First Aid for Hyperglycaemia
- Signs & Symptoms of Seizures
- Causes of Seizures
- First Aid for Seizures
- Febrile Seizures (baby with a fever)
- Emergency Child Birth
First Aid for Environmental Injuries
- Signs & Symptoms of Frostnip
- Signs & Symptoms of Frostbite
- First Aid for Frostbite and Frostnip
- Signs & Symptoms of Mild Hypothermia
- Signs & Symptoms of Moderate Hypothermia
- Signs & Symptoms of Severe Hypothermia
- First Aid for Hypothermia
- Signs & Symptoms of Heat Cramps
- Signs & Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
- Signs & Symptoms of Heat Stroke
- First Aid for Hyperthermia
First Aid for Overdose and Poisoning
- Types of Poisons
- Types of Drugs
- Types of Chemicals
- Ingested Poisons
- Inhaled Poisons
- Injected Poisons
- Absorbed Poisons
- Intentional and Unintentional Overdose
- Alcohol Poisoning
- Opiod Overdose
- Fentanyl Crisis
- Public Access Narcan (Naloxone) Kits
First Aid for Plant Exposure and Animal & Insect Bites
- Poisonous Plants
- Hogsweed
- Devil's Club
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- First Aid for plant exposure
- Animal Bites
- Rabies
- First Aid for Animal Bites
- Snake Bites
- Rattlesnakes
- First Aid for snake bites
- Jellyfish Stings
- Tick Bites
- Lyme Disease
- First Aid for Tick Bites