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Advanced First Aid

First Responder
Includes the latest First Aid & CPR Guidelines and meets Federal regulations and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Advanced First Aid.

This course is designed to teach First Responders advanced first aid techniques: how to sustain life, prevent further injuries, and the consequences of further injury until more advanced medical personnel arrive.

First Responder Fact Sheet (PDF, 670KB)

Emergency Medical Responder
Includes the latest First Aid & CPR Guidelines. Meets the Paramedic Association of Canada National Occupational Competency Profiles for the practitioner level of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

Provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until the next level of health care takes over.

Emergency Medical Responder Fact Sheet (PDF, 655KB)

Oxygen Administration
The course covers how to operate oxygen devices and handle breathing devices. Participants also learn how to respond and treat respiratory emergencies.

Oxygen Administration Fact Sheet (PDF, 554KB)

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Red Cross First Aid. Prepare for Life.®

 

November 2011 / Updated: March 11, 2013