FIRST AID

RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR COURSE

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Includes 2005 First Aid & CPR Guidelines

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14–16-hour course with flexible scheduling options

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3-year certification

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Includes CPR Level B and AED certification

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Take-home materials: Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual, certification card

COURSE CONTENT

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How to respond to emergencies

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The EMS system

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The 3 key principles in First Aid - Check, Call, Care

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How to deal with
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing & Circulation Emergencies

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First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest, Head & Spine Injuries, Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries

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Wound Care

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How to deal with sudden medical conditions and environmental emergencies

UPCOMING STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR C COURSES:

• Saturday and Sunday August 23^rd and 24^th 10am-4pm
• Saturday and Sunday September 6^th and 7^th 10am-4pm
• Tuesdays September 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th and October 7^th 6pm-9pm

UPCOMING STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR C RECERTIFICATIONS:

• Saturday September 16^th 10am-4pm
• Saturday October 11^th 10am- 4pm
• Sunday November 9^th 11am-5pm

FEES: Member: $75 + GST AND Non-Member: $85+ GST

REGISTRATION available at the Welcome Desk

RED CROSS CPR/AED COURSE

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Includes 2005 First Aid & CPR Guidelines

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3-year certification

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AED content and certification included where local legislation permits

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Take-home materials: Red Cross CPR/AED Manual, certification card

COURSE CONTENT

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CPR Level A: 4 hrs; intended for workplace and general public
- Adult CPR - one rescuer
- Adult choking
- Barrier device/pocket masks
- AED

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CPR Level B: 5 hrs; intended for families, parents, general public, and child care professionals
- Adult/Child/Baby CPR - one rescuer
- Adult/Child/Baby choking
- Barrier device/pocket masks
- AED

FEES: Member: $35 + GST AND Non-Member: $45+ GST