A one day course on Emergency First Aid.
Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED. Register now.
This course
- 8 hour course with flexible scheduling options
- 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid
- Includes CPR Level A (CPR information is enhanced to meet specific workplace needs)
About this course
- Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification (where local legislation permits)
- Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Re-certification
- 6–8 hours; includes CPR Level C, adheres to local legislation.
Course content
- Preparing to Respond
- The EMS System
- Check, Call, Care
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
- First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
Course content
- Head & Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuried
- Wound Care
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)
Take-home materials
- First Aid & CPR Manual
- Certification card
- Optional VO2 Health Focus wall certificate
Who should attend
Individuals and organization who have a duty to respond to emergencies in the workplace, i.e. Industries would be preferable as they have space and large numbers of staff, security guards, manufacturers, construction companies.