Announcing the new name for Authorized Providers

In December 2008, we asked Authorized Providers (APs) across Canada to help us evaluate our delivery structure for Red Cross First Aid, and Water Safety programs. We received feedback from over 500 APs, volunteers and staff as part of our review. Over the past year we revisited all aspects of our Authorized Provider delivery model and developed a number of improvements. As a result the Red Cross is introducing minimal changes to the training delivery model, which will enable growth and sustainability in our First Aid and Water Safety programs.

As part of this revision process, we are pleased to announce a new name for our APs: Red Cross Training Partners. This term better communicates the relationship between APs and the Red Cross as well as our common goal of providing quality program delivery. We believe this name change will assist you, our Training Partners, in marketing your business to clients.
In the coming months Red Cross marketing tools, the AP logo and the AP website will all be updated to reflect this new name as we formally introduce the Red Cross Training Partner branding. You will be able to use the term “Red Cross Training Partner” once your new agreement has been signed and the updated tools become available.

The Authorized Provider website has been renamed to Training Partner Website. With this change there is a new URL that directs people to this site: www.redcross.ca/crctp. The old URL www.redcross.ca/apnet will continue to work as well for an indefinite period of time redirecting people to the newly renamed web page.

We are committed to helping you build, grow and develop your business. You will be provided with up to date information as we move forward to implement these changes. Please direct any questions you may have to the Contact Centre or your local Program Representative. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Red Cross program standards and First Aid requirements
 

To ensure the Red Cross fulfills our commitment to legislator’s specific requirements must be followed. We wish to remind you, our valued Training Partners, of these conditions.

As per our standards, all course rosters must be submitted to Red Cross within 3 weeks of the course completion.  First Aid Training Partners are also required to maintain a copy of all rosters including the scheduled class hours, location used for class, student evaluations and any reports on class concerns. If a student is incomplete, the reason/concerns must be noted and retained. These records must be kept on file for 4 years. Additionally a list of Instructors as well as a copy of their current certification must be on file with the Training partners.  Training Partners will periodically be asked to send in a copy of the material above and to have it available for onsite audits. 

We are striving to honour our commitment to quality and wish to thank you, our valued partners, for your continued support and diligence is this area. If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding quality delivery of the Red Cross First Aid programs please contact your Local First Aid Program Representative.

Teaching Tip: Teach your class to be resourceful with splinting

Use the following activity to show your class the variety of objects that can be used to make a splint:

1. Divide the class into smaller groups.
2. Have the class take turns splinting various injuries using the materials you have provided. The class needs to ensure that the casualty is comfortable, transportable and the limb is secure but easy to monitor.
3. Monitor and give assistance where needed.

Materials required:

• Splints of various sizes
• Triangular bandages
• Household items that could be used as splints and slings