Emergency First Aid & CPR (Basic)
Emergency First Aid & CPR : 7.5 hours class teaching time and skills completion.
Emergency (Basic) First aid course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. This does not included splinting or transport procedures. This course is for workplaces with a low risk and close proximity to a hospital. Please see Standard First Aid & CPR if you need a higher level of training.
Instructor: Mud Creek Medics Instructor for 1 full day of Theory & Practical skills.
Completion Criteria: Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills, including critical steps; 100% attendance and participation; 75% min. passing grade on a written, closed book knowledge evaluation; and adherence to the Fundamental Principles.
Certification: 3-year certification in Emergency (Basic) First Aid, CPR Level A or C, and AED
Duration: Emergency (Basic) First Aid: 7.5 hours; includes CPR Level A or C and AED; adheres to local legislation
Course Content
- The Red Cross
- Preparing to respond
- The EMS system
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation emergencies
- First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Head and spine injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies