About the Course:
Advanced First Aid is an 80-hour, in-depth program for workers and responders in higher-risk environments who may need to provide extended care until EMS arrives. The course covers advanced assessment, trauma and medical emergencies, multiple-casualty incidents, and oxygen and airway management, and meets Alberta OHS requirements.
This course aligns with the CSA Standard Z1210-17 for Workplace First Aid Training.
Prerequisites:
Full Course: none
Recertification: Proof of current Advanced First Aid certification with BLS (or in accordance with local legislation) required
Course Content:
The Professional Responder
Responding to the call
Infection prevention and control
Anatomy and physiology
Assessment
Airway management and respiratory emergences
Circulatory emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
Musculoskeletal injuries
Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
Head and spinal injuries
Acute and chronic illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental illnesses
Pregnancy, labour and delivery
Special populations
Crisis intervention
Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
Transportation
Multiple-casualty incidents
Pharmacology
Marine environment
Workplace
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Course Completion Criteria:
Successfully demonstrate the required skills
Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one each of medical and trauma)
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Participant Materials:
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference (E-Book)
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (E-Book)
Printed materials are available to purchase.