In this comprehensive course, participants will learn how to recognize the signs of heart attack, stroke, and choking emergencies, as well as how to treat respiratory emergencies and use barrier devices like the bag-valve mask (BVM) on adult, child, and pediatric patients. This course teaches the participant how to approach and manage medical emergencies and provide care to the patient until EMS arrives. This course is required for workplaces employing six or more workers in any one shift at a work area or those interested in gaining enhanced first aid knowledge and skills as required by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board under which Second Chance CPR is an approved provider for First Aid programs (WSIB Reg. 1101). This course is also utilized by health care professionals and students entering classes in the Health Care Field (Nursing, Police, Firefighting, Dental Assistants, and Health Care Workers). All courses include an Emergency Action Guide (First Aid Booklet), wallet cards, and printed wall certificates.
Courses include following topics:
- Bleeding and Wound Management
- Muscular/Skeletal Emergencies
- Head & Spinal Emergencies
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Communicable Diseases
- Optional AED Module
- Burns
- Seizures
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Poisoning
- Triage
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Rescue breathing CPR skills heart attack & stroke choking (conscious/unconscious)
You must attend 100% of the classes as per the Canadian First Aid Education Guidelines. As per this requirement, if you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the course. If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the start date to qualify for a refund.
| Number of classes | Day of Week | Time of Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | 8:30am - 4:30pm | A2140 |
| 1 | Sunday | 8:30am - 4:30pm | A2140 |