What is Red Cross First Aid?
This course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics are covered from basic first aid such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR, prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
Course Details
Program Length: 14 – 16 hours
Program Topics:
- 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
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Poisons
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Class Size: Maximum 16
Course Materials:
- Red Cross Standard F/A manual
- Red Cross Standard F/A completion certificate- 3 yr