First Responder

$525.00

 This course is designed to teach First Responders advanced first aid techniques: how to sustain life, prevent further injuries, and the consequences of further injury until more advanced medical personnel arrive.

 About this course

 • 40–44 hour course with flexible scheduling options 
• 3-year certification in Advanced First Aid/First Responder 
• Includes CPR Level HCP 
• Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification (where local legislation permits) 
• Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Responder Instructor or Emergency Medical Responder Instructor

Hours

Weekday Courses: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Weekend Courses: Friday 6pm - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 - 5:00pm

 Who should attend

 Any employee can attend this course. Level C CPR is required to register.

 Course content

• The Emergency Scene 
• Body Systems 
• Preventing Disease Transmission 
• Primary Survey 
• Secondary Survey 
• Measuring Blood Pressure 
• Respiratory Emergencies 
• Cardiac Emergencies (CPR-HCP) 
• AED 
• Breathing Devices 
• Bleeding and Shock 
• Soft Tissue Injuries 
• Musculoskeletal injuries 
• Injuries to the Head and Spine 
• Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis 
• Injuries to the Extremities 
• Sudden Illness 
• Poisoning 
• Heat and Cold Emergencies 
• Special Populations/Crisis Intervention 
• Childbirth 
• Reaching and Moving Casualties 
• Multiple Casualty Incident 
• Written exam (min. passing grade 80%)